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
79908E
RGB
121, 144, 142
HSL
175, 9%, 52%
HSB
175, 16%, 56%
CMYK
16, 0, 1, 44
LAB
58, -9, -2
LCH
58, 9, 192
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 190
XYZ
23, 26, 29
LUV
58, -12, -1
HWB
175, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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