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
797683
RGB
121, 118, 131
HSL
254, 5%, 49%
HSB
254, 10%, 51%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 49
LAB
50, 3, -7
LCH
50, 7, 295
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 296
XYZ
18, 19, 24
LUV
50, 1, -10
HWB
254, 46%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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