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
796165
RGB
121, 97, 101
HSL
350, 11%, 43%
HSB
350, 20%, 47%
CMYK
0, 20, 17, 53
LAB
44, 11, 2
LCH
44, 11, 9
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 7
XYZ
15, 14, 14
LUV
44, 14, 0
HWB
350, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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