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
79765F
RGB
121, 118, 95
HSL
53, 12%, 42%
HSB
53, 21%, 47%
CMYK
0, 2, 21, 53
LAB
49, -2, 13
LCH
49, 13, 98
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 101
XYZ
16, 18, 13
LUV
49, 3, 17
HWB
53, 37%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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