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
79816E
RGB
121, 129, 110
HSL
85, 8%, 47%
HSB
85, 15%, 51%
CMYK
6, 0, 15, 49
LAB
53, -6, 9
LCH
53, 11, 122
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 126
XYZ
19, 21, 18
LUV
53, -4, 13
HWB
85, 43%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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