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
797E93
RGB
121, 126, 147
HSL
228, 11%, 53%
HSB
228, 18%, 58%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 42
LAB
53, 2, -12
LCH
53, 12, 277
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 275
XYZ
21, 21, 31
LUV
53, -4, -18
HWB
228, 47%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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