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
797E8B
RGB
121, 126, 139
HSL
223, 7%, 51%
HSB
223, 13%, 55%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 45
LAB
53, 0, -8
LCH
53, 8, 271
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 269
XYZ
20, 21, 27
LUV
53, -3, -11
HWB
223, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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