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
79878A
RGB
121, 135, 138
HSL
191, 7%, 51%
HSB
191, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 46
LAB
55, -5, -3
LCH
55, 6, 216
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 212
XYZ
21, 23, 27
LUV
55, -8, -4
HWB
191, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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