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
797992
RGB
121, 121, 146
HSL
240, 10%, 52%
HSB
240, 17%, 57%
CMYK
17, 17, 0, 43
LAB
52, 4, -14
LCH
52, 14, 287
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 285
XYZ
20, 20, 30
LUV
52, -1, -20
HWB
240, 47%, 43%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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