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
797E6D
RGB
121, 126, 109
HSL
78, 7%, 46%
HSB
78, 13%, 49%
CMYK
4, 0, 13, 51
LAB
52, -4, 9
LCH
52, 10, 117
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 121
XYZ
18, 20, 17
LUV
52, -2, 12
HWB
78, 43%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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