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
797892
RGB
121, 120, 146
HSL
242, 11%, 52%
HSB
242, 18%, 57%
CMYK
17, 18, 0, 43
LAB
51, 5, -14
LCH
51, 15, 288
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 287
XYZ
20, 20, 30
LUV
51, -1, -21
HWB
242, 47%, 43%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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