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
797380
RGB
121, 115, 128
HSL
268, 5%, 48%
HSB
268, 10%, 50%
CMYK
5, 10, 0, 50
LAB
49, 4, -6
LCH
49, 8, 305
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 306
XYZ
18, 18, 23
LUV
49, 3, -10
HWB
268, 45%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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