Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
79717E
RGB
121, 113, 126
HSL
277, 5%, 47%
HSB
277, 10%, 49%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 51
LAB
49, 5, -6
LCH
49, 8, 311
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 313
XYZ
18, 17, 22
LUV
49, 4, -9
HWB
277, 44%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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