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
797C8E
RGB
121, 124, 142
HSL
231, 9%, 52%
HSB
231, 15%, 56%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 44
LAB
52, 2, -10
LCH
52, 10, 280
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 278
XYZ
20, 20, 28
LUV
52, -3, -15
HWB
231, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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