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
797264
RGB
121, 114, 100
HSL
40, 10%, 43%
HSB
40, 17%, 47%
CMYK
0, 6, 17, 53
LAB
48, 1, 9
LCH
48, 9, 84
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 85
XYZ
16, 17, 14
LUV
48, 5, 11
HWB
40, 39%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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