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
79756C
RGB
121, 117, 108
HSL
42, 6%, 45%
HSB
42, 11%, 47%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 53
LAB
49, 0, 6
LCH
49, 6, 87
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 87
XYZ
17, 18, 17
LUV
49, 3, 7
HWB
42, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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