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
797A7F
RGB
121, 122, 127
HSL
230, 2%, 49%
HSB
230, 5%, 50%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 50
LAB
51, 0, -3
LCH
51, 3, 277
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 277
XYZ
19, 20, 23
LUV
51, -1, -4
HWB
230, 47%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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