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
79748B
RGB
121, 116, 139
HSL
253, 9%, 50%
HSB
253, 17%, 55%
CMYK
13, 17, 0, 45
LAB
50, 6, -12
LCH
50, 13, 295
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 295
XYZ
19, 18, 27
LUV
50, 1, -18
HWB
253, 45%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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