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
797D94
RGB
121, 125, 148
HSL
231, 11%, 53%
HSB
231, 18%, 58%
CMYK
18, 16, 0, 42
LAB
53, 2, -13
LCH
53, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 277
XYZ
21, 21, 31
LUV
53, -3, -19
HWB
231, 47%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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