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
79816B
RGB
121, 129, 107
HSL
82, 9%, 46%
HSB
82, 17%, 51%
CMYK
6, 0, 17, 49
LAB
53, -6, 11
LCH
53, 13, 120
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 124
XYZ
18, 21, 17
LUV
53, -4, 16
HWB
82, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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