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
797574
RGB
121, 117, 116
HSL
12, 2%, 46%
HSB
12, 4%, 47%
CMYK
0, 3, 4, 53
LAB
50, 1, 1
LCH
50, 2, 38
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 34
XYZ
17, 18, 19
LUV
50, 2, 1
HWB
12, 45%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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