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
79889D
RGB
121, 136, 157
HSL
215, 16%, 55%
HSB
215, 23%, 62%
CMYK
23, 13, 0, 38
LAB
56, -2, -13
LCH
56, 13, 261
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 257
XYZ
23, 24, 35
LUV
56, -9, -19
HWB
215, 47%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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