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
797D96
RGB
121, 125, 150
HSL
232, 12%, 53%
HSB
232, 19%, 59%
CMYK
19, 17, 0, 41
LAB
53, 3, -14
LCH
53, 14, 281
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 278
XYZ
21, 21, 32
LUV
53, -4, -21
HWB
232, 47%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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