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
797C85
RGB
121, 124, 133
HSL
225, 5%, 50%
HSB
225, 9%, 52%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 48
LAB
52, 0, -5
LCH
52, 5, 273
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 271
XYZ
19, 20, 25
LUV
52, -2, -8
HWB
225, 47%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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