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
797177
RGB
121, 113, 119
HSL
315, 3%, 46%
HSB
315, 7%, 47%
CMYK
0, 7, 2, 53
LAB
49, 4, -2
LCH
49, 5, 332
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 334
XYZ
17, 17, 20
LUV
49, 4, -4
HWB
315, 44%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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