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
79837F
RGB
121, 131, 127
HSL
156, 4%, 49%
HSB
156, 8%, 51%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 49
LAB
54, -4, 1
LCH
54, 5, 169
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 170
XYZ
20, 22, 23
LUV
54, -5, 2
HWB
156, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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