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
79978E
RGB
121, 151, 142
HSL
162, 13%, 53%
HSB
162, 20%, 59%
CMYK
20, 0, 6, 41
LAB
60, -12, 1
LCH
60, 12, 175
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 175
XYZ
24, 28, 30
LUV
60, -15, 4
HWB
162, 47%, 41%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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