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
79787B
RGB
121, 120, 123
HSL
260, 1%, 48%
HSB
260, 2%, 48%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 52
LAB
51, 1, -2
LCH
51, 2, 299
OKLCH
0.57, 0.00, 301
XYZ
18, 19, 21
LUV
51, 0, -2
HWB
260, 47%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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