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
797E89
RGB
121, 126, 137
HSL
221, 6%, 51%
HSB
221, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 46
LAB
53, 0, -7
LCH
53, 7, 269
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 266
XYZ
20, 21, 27
LUV
53, -3, -9
HWB
221, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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