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
79836A
RGB
121, 131, 106
HSL
84, 11%, 46%
HSB
84, 19%, 51%
CMYK
8, 0, 19, 49
LAB
53, -7, 12
LCH
53, 14, 121
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 125
XYZ
19, 21, 17
LUV
53, -5, 18
HWB
84, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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