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
797060
RGB
121, 112, 96
HSL
38, 12%, 43%
HSB
38, 21%, 47%
CMYK
0, 7, 21, 53
LAB
48, 2, 10
LCH
48, 10, 82
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 82
XYZ
16, 16, 13
LUV
48, 6, 13
HWB
38, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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