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
797165
RGB
121, 113, 101
HSL
36, 9%, 44%
HSB
36, 17%, 47%
CMYK
0, 7, 17, 53
LAB
48, 2, 8
LCH
48, 8, 79
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 78
XYZ
16, 17, 15
LUV
48, 5, 10
HWB
36, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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