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
797780
RGB
121, 119, 128
HSL
253, 4%, 48%
HSB
253, 7%, 50%
CMYK
5, 7, 0, 50
LAB
50, 2, -5
LCH
50, 5, 295
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 296
XYZ
18, 19, 23
LUV
50, 1, -7
HWB
253, 47%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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