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
797B7E
RGB
121, 123, 126
HSL
216, 2%, 48%
HSB
216, 4%, 49%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 51
LAB
52, 0, -2
LCH
52, 2, 261
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 258
XYZ
19, 20, 23
LUV
52, -1, -3
HWB
216, 47%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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