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
79959A
RGB
121, 149, 154
HSL
189, 14%, 54%
HSB
189, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 40
LAB
60, -9, -6
LCH
60, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 210
XYZ
24, 28, 35
LUV
60, -15, -7
HWB
189, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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