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
79887E
RGB
121, 136, 126
HSL
140, 6%, 50%
HSB
140, 11%, 53%
CMYK
11, 0, 7, 47
LAB
55, -7, 3
LCH
55, 8, 154
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 156
XYZ
20, 23, 23
LUV
55, -8, 6
HWB
140, 47%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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