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
79839C
RGB
121, 131, 156
HSL
223, 15%, 54%
HSB
223, 22%, 61%
CMYK
22, 16, 0, 39
LAB
55, 0, -15
LCH
55, 15, 272
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 268
XYZ
22, 23, 35
LUV
55, -7, -22
HWB
223, 47%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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