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
79776B
RGB
121, 119, 107
HSL
51, 6%, 45%
HSB
51, 12%, 47%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 53
LAB
50, -1, 7
LCH
50, 7, 97
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 99
XYZ
17, 18, 17
LUV
50, 2, 9
HWB
51, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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