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
79929C
RGB
121, 146, 156
HSL
197, 15%, 54%
HSB
197, 22%, 61%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 39
LAB
59, -7, -8
LCH
59, 11, 229
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 224
XYZ
24, 27, 35
LUV
59, -13, -11
HWB
197, 47%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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