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
797388
RGB
121, 115, 136
HSL
257, 8%, 49%
HSB
257, 15%, 53%
CMYK
11, 15, 0, 47
LAB
50, 6, -11
LCH
50, 12, 298
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 298
XYZ
18, 18, 26
LUV
50, 2, -16
HWB
257, 45%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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