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
797279
RGB
121, 114, 121
HSL
300, 3%, 46%
HSB
300, 6%, 47%
CMYK
0, 6, 0, 53
LAB
49, 4, -3
LCH
49, 5, 323
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 326
XYZ
17, 17, 21
LUV
49, 4, -5
HWB
300, 45%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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