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
79979E
RGB
121, 151, 158
HSL
191, 16%, 55%
HSB
191, 23%, 62%
CMYK
23, 4, 0, 38
LAB
60, -10, -7
LCH
60, 12, 217
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 213
XYZ
25, 29, 37
LUV
60, -16, -9
HWB
191, 47%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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