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
79949E
RGB
121, 148, 158
HSL
196, 16%, 55%
HSB
196, 23%, 62%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 38
LAB
59, -8, -9
LCH
59, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 222
XYZ
25, 28, 36
LUV
59, -14, -11
HWB
196, 47%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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