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
797183
RGB
121, 113, 131
HSL
267, 7%, 48%
HSB
267, 14%, 51%
CMYK
8, 14, 0, 49
LAB
49, 6, -9
LCH
49, 11, 304
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 306
XYZ
18, 18, 24
LUV
49, 3, -13
HWB
267, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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