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
797583
RGB
121, 117, 131
HSL
257, 6%, 49%
HSB
257, 11%, 51%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 49
LAB
50, 4, -7
LCH
50, 8, 298
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 299
XYZ
18, 18, 24
LUV
50, 1, -11
HWB
257, 46%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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