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
79807E
RGB
121, 128, 126
HSL
163, 3%, 49%
HSB
163, 5%, 50%
CMYK
5, 0, 2, 50
LAB
53, -3, 0
LCH
53, 3, 177
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 177
XYZ
19, 21, 23
LUV
53, -4, 1
HWB
163, 47%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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