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
796261
RGB
121, 98, 97
HSL
3, 11%, 43%
HSB
3, 20%, 47%
CMYK
0, 19, 20, 53
LAB
44, 9, 4
LCH
44, 10, 24
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 21
XYZ
14, 14, 13
LUV
44, 14, 4
HWB
3, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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