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
79988B
RGB
121, 152, 139
HSL
155, 13%, 54%
HSB
155, 20%, 60%
CMYK
20, 0, 9, 40
LAB
60, -13, 3
LCH
60, 14, 167
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 168
XYZ
24, 28, 29
LUV
60, -16, 7
HWB
155, 47%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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