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
797289
RGB
121, 114, 137
HSL
258, 9%, 49%
HSB
258, 17%, 54%
CMYK
12, 17, 0, 46
LAB
49, 6, -12
LCH
49, 13, 299
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 299
XYZ
18, 18, 26
LUV
49, 2, -18
HWB
258, 45%, 46%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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