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
797285
RGB
121, 114, 133
HSL
262, 8%, 48%
HSB
262, 14%, 52%
CMYK
9, 14, 0, 48
LAB
49, 6, -9
LCH
49, 11, 301
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 302
XYZ
18, 18, 25
LUV
49, 3, -14
HWB
262, 45%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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