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
79828C
RGB
121, 130, 140
HSL
212, 8%, 51%
HSB
212, 14%, 55%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 45
LAB
54, -2, -7
LCH
54, 7, 255
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 251
XYZ
21, 22, 28
LUV
54, -5, -9
HWB
212, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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