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
79869A
RGB
121, 134, 154
HSL
216, 14%, 54%
HSB
216, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 13, 0, 40
LAB
55, -2, -12
LCH
55, 13, 263
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 259
XYZ
22, 23, 34
LUV
55, -8, -18
HWB
216, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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