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
79869D
RGB
121, 134, 157
HSL
218, 16%, 55%
HSB
218, 23%, 62%
CMYK
23, 15, 0, 38
LAB
55, -1, -14
LCH
55, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 262
XYZ
22, 24, 35
LUV
55, -8, -20
HWB
218, 47%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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