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
796960
RGB
121, 105, 96
HSL
22, 12%, 43%
HSB
22, 21%, 47%
CMYK
0, 13, 21, 53
LAB
46, 5, 8
LCH
46, 9, 54
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 51
XYZ
15, 15, 13
LUV
46, 10, 9
HWB
22, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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