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
79737E
RGB
121, 115, 126
HSL
273, 5%, 47%
HSB
273, 9%, 49%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 51
LAB
49, 4, -5
LCH
49, 7, 308
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 310
XYZ
18, 18, 22
LUV
49, 3, -8
HWB
273, 45%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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