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
79778C
RGB
121, 119, 140
HSL
246, 8%, 51%
HSB
246, 15%, 55%
CMYK
14, 15, 0, 45
LAB
51, 4, -11
LCH
51, 12, 290
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 290
XYZ
19, 19, 27
LUV
51, 0, -17
HWB
246, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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