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
79958D
RGB
121, 149, 141
HSL
163, 12%, 53%
HSB
163, 19%, 58%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 42
LAB
59, -12, 1
LCH
59, 12, 176
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 176
XYZ
23, 27, 29
LUV
59, -14, 3
HWB
163, 47%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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