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
797589
RGB
121, 117, 137
HSL
252, 8%, 50%
HSB
252, 15%, 54%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 46
LAB
50, 5, -10
LCH
50, 11, 295
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 295
XYZ
19, 19, 26
LUV
50, 1, -16
HWB
252, 46%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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