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
797961
RGB
121, 121, 97
HSL
60, 11%, 43%
HSB
60, 20%, 47%
CMYK
0, 0, 20, 53
LAB
50, -3, 13
LCH
50, 14, 104
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 107
XYZ
17, 19, 14
LUV
50, 1, 18
HWB
60, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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