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
797185
RGB
121, 113, 133
HSL
264, 8%, 48%
HSB
264, 15%, 52%
CMYK
9, 15, 0, 48
LAB
49, 6, -10
LCH
49, 12, 303
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 304
XYZ
18, 18, 25
LUV
49, 3, -15
HWB
264, 44%, 48%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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