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
797664
RGB
121, 118, 100
HSL
51, 10%, 43%
HSB
51, 17%, 47%
CMYK
0, 2, 17, 53
LAB
50, -1, 10
LCH
50, 10, 97
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 99
XYZ
17, 18, 15
LUV
50, 3, 14
HWB
51, 39%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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