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
79959B
RGB
121, 149, 155
HSL
191, 15%, 54%
HSB
191, 22%, 61%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 39
LAB
60, -9, -7
LCH
60, 11, 216
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 212
XYZ
25, 28, 35
LUV
60, -15, -8
HWB
191, 47%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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