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
797E6E
RGB
121, 126, 110
HSL
79, 7%, 46%
HSB
79, 13%, 49%
CMYK
4, 0, 13, 51
LAB
52, -4, 8
LCH
52, 9, 118
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 121
XYZ
18, 20, 18
LUV
52, -2, 12
HWB
79, 43%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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