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
797E65
RGB
121, 126, 101
HSL
72, 11%, 45%
HSB
72, 20%, 49%
CMYK
4, 0, 20, 51
LAB
52, -5, 13
LCH
52, 14, 113
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 117
XYZ
18, 20, 15
LUV
52, -2, 18
HWB
72, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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