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
79928B
RGB
121, 146, 139
HSL
163, 10%, 52%
HSB
163, 17%, 57%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 43
LAB
58, -10, 1
LCH
58, 10, 177
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 176
XYZ
23, 26, 28
LUV
58, -13, 3
HWB
163, 47%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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