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
797C81
RGB
121, 124, 129
HSL
217, 3%, 49%
HSB
217, 6%, 51%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 49
LAB
52, 0, -3
LCH
52, 3, 263
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 261
XYZ
19, 20, 24
LUV
52, -2, -4
HWB
217, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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