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
797080
RGB
121, 112, 128
HSL
274, 7%, 47%
HSB
274, 13%, 50%
CMYK
5, 13, 0, 50
LAB
48, 6, -8
LCH
48, 10, 309
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 311
XYZ
18, 17, 23
LUV
48, 4, -12
HWB
274, 44%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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