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
797A8A
RGB
121, 122, 138
HSL
236, 7%, 51%
HSB
236, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 46
LAB
52, 2, -9
LCH
52, 9, 284
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 283
XYZ
19, 20, 27
LUV
52, -1, -13
HWB
236, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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