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
797383
RGB
121, 115, 131
HSL
263, 7%, 48%
HSB
263, 12%, 51%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 49
LAB
49, 5, -8
LCH
49, 9, 301
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 303
XYZ
18, 18, 24
LUV
49, 2, -12
HWB
263, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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