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
79919E
RGB
121, 145, 158
HSL
201, 16%, 55%
HSB
201, 23%, 62%
CMYK
23, 8, 0, 38
LAB
59, -7, -10
LCH
59, 12, 236
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 232
XYZ
24, 27, 36
LUV
59, -13, -13
HWB
201, 47%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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