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
79889A
RGB
121, 136, 154
HSL
213, 14%, 54%
HSB
213, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 40
LAB
56, -3, -12
LCH
56, 12, 257
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 253
XYZ
23, 24, 34
LUV
56, -9, -16
HWB
213, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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