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
797171
RGB
121, 113, 113
HSL
0, 3%, 46%
HSB
0, 7%, 47%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 53
LAB
48, 3, 1
LCH
48, 3, 20
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 17
XYZ
17, 17, 18
LUV
48, 5, 1
HWB
0, 44%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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