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
797461
RGB
121, 116, 97
HSL
48, 11%, 43%
HSB
48, 20%, 47%
CMYK
0, 4, 20, 53
LAB
49, -1, 11
LCH
49, 11, 93
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 95
XYZ
16, 17, 14
LUV
49, 4, 15
HWB
48, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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