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
797B81
RGB
121, 123, 129
HSL
225, 3%, 49%
HSB
225, 6%, 51%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 49
LAB
52, 0, -4
LCH
52, 4, 272
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 271
XYZ
19, 20, 24
LUV
52, -1, -5
HWB
225, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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