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
79879B
RGB
121, 135, 155
HSL
215, 15%, 54%
HSB
215, 22%, 61%
CMYK
22, 13, 0, 39
LAB
56, -2, -13
LCH
56, 13, 262
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 257
XYZ
22, 24, 34
LUV
56, -8, -18
HWB
215, 47%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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