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
777973
RGB
119, 121, 115
HSL
80, 3%, 46%
HSB
80, 5%, 47%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 53
LAB
51, -2, 3
LCH
51, 3, 119
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 122
XYZ
18, 19, 19
LUV
51, -1, 4
HWB
80, 45%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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