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
79818D
RGB
121, 129, 141
HSL
216, 8%, 51%
HSB
216, 14%, 55%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 45
LAB
54, -1, -8
LCH
54, 8, 262
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 258
XYZ
21, 22, 28
LUV
54, -5, -11
HWB
216, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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