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
79878E
RGB
121, 135, 142
HSL
200, 9%, 52%
HSB
200, 15%, 56%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 44
LAB
55, -4, -6
LCH
55, 7, 234
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 229
XYZ
21, 23, 29
LUV
55, -8, -7
HWB
200, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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