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
796D7A
RGB
121, 109, 122
HSL
295, 6%, 45%
HSB
295, 11%, 48%
CMYK
1, 11, 0, 52
LAB
47, 7, -5
LCH
47, 9, 321
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 324
XYZ
17, 16, 21
LUV
47, 6, -9
HWB
295, 43%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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