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
79919A
RGB
121, 145, 154
HSL
196, 14%, 54%
HSB
196, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 40
LAB
59, -7, -8
LCH
59, 11, 227
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 223
XYZ
24, 27, 34
LUV
59, -13, -10
HWB
196, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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