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
79786A
RGB
121, 120, 106
HSL
56, 7%, 45%
HSB
56, 12%, 47%
CMYK
0, 1, 12, 53
LAB
50, -2, 8
LCH
50, 8, 101
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 104
XYZ
17, 19, 16
LUV
50, 1, 11
HWB
56, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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