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
79856C
RGB
121, 133, 108
HSL
89, 10%, 47%
HSB
89, 19%, 52%
CMYK
9, 0, 19, 48
LAB
54, -8, 12
LCH
54, 15, 124
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 128
XYZ
19, 22, 17
LUV
54, -6, 17
HWB
89, 42%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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