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
79796D
RGB
121, 121, 109
HSL
60, 5%, 45%
HSB
60, 10%, 47%
CMYK
0, 0, 10, 53
LAB
51, -2, 7
LCH
51, 7, 105
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 107
XYZ
17, 19, 17
LUV
51, 1, 9
HWB
60, 43%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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