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
79989C
RGB
121, 152, 156
HSL
187, 15%, 54%
HSB
187, 22%, 61%
CMYK
22, 3, 0, 39
LAB
61, -10, -6
LCH
61, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 206
XYZ
25, 29, 36
LUV
61, -16, -7
HWB
187, 47%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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