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
79836C
RGB
121, 131, 108
HSL
86, 10%, 47%
HSB
86, 18%, 51%
CMYK
8, 0, 18, 49
LAB
53, -7, 11
LCH
53, 13, 123
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 127
XYZ
19, 21, 17
LUV
53, -5, 16
HWB
86, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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