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
796F7B
RGB
121, 111, 123
HSL
290, 5%, 46%
HSB
290, 10%, 48%
CMYK
2, 10, 0, 52
LAB
48, 6, -5
LCH
48, 8, 318
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 321
XYZ
17, 17, 21
LUV
48, 5, -8
HWB
290, 44%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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