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
79727C
RGB
121, 114, 124
HSL
282, 4%, 47%
HSB
282, 8%, 49%
CMYK
2, 8, 0, 51
LAB
49, 4, -5
LCH
49, 6, 314
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 316
XYZ
18, 18, 22
LUV
49, 3, -7
HWB
282, 45%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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