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
79788A
RGB
121, 120, 138
HSL
243, 7%, 51%
HSB
243, 13%, 54%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 46
LAB
51, 3, -10
LCH
51, 10, 289
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 288
XYZ
19, 19, 27
LUV
51, -1, -14
HWB
243, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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