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
79859A
RGB
121, 133, 154
HSL
218, 14%, 54%
HSB
218, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 14, 0, 40
LAB
55, -1, -13
LCH
55, 13, 266
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 262
XYZ
22, 23, 34
LUV
55, -7, -19
HWB
218, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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