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
797A76
RGB
121, 122, 118
HSL
75, 2%, 47%
HSB
75, 3%, 48%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 52
LAB
51, -1, 2
LCH
51, 2, 116
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 118
XYZ
18, 19, 20
LUV
51, 0, 3
HWB
75, 46%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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