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
79938C
RGB
121, 147, 140
HSL
164, 11%, 53%
HSB
164, 18%, 58%
CMYK
18, 0, 5, 42
LAB
59, -11, 0
LCH
59, 11, 177
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 177
XYZ
23, 27, 29
LUV
59, -13, 3
HWB
164, 47%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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