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
797577
RGB
121, 117, 119
HSL
330, 2%, 47%
HSB
330, 3%, 47%
CMYK
0, 3, 2, 53
LAB
50, 2, -1
LCH
50, 2, 344
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 345
XYZ
18, 18, 20
LUV
50, 2, -1
HWB
330, 46%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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