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
79998E
RGB
121, 153, 142
HSL
159, 14%, 54%
HSB
159, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 0, 7, 40
LAB
61, -13, 2
LCH
61, 13, 172
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 172
XYZ
24, 29, 30
LUV
61, -16, 5
HWB
159, 47%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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