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
796164
RGB
121, 97, 100
HSL
353, 11%, 43%
HSB
353, 20%, 47%
CMYK
0, 20, 17, 53
LAB
44, 10, 2
LCH
44, 11, 12
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 10
XYZ
14, 14, 14
LUV
44, 14, 1
HWB
353, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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