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
797E7D
RGB
121, 126, 125
HSL
168, 2%, 48%
HSB
168, 4%, 49%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 51
LAB
52, -2, 0
LCH
52, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 183
XYZ
19, 20, 22
LUV
52, -3, 0
HWB
168, 47%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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