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
797E95
RGB
121, 126, 149
HSL
229, 12%, 53%
HSB
229, 19%, 58%
CMYK
19, 15, 0, 42
LAB
53, 2, -13
LCH
53, 13, 278
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 276
XYZ
21, 21, 31
LUV
53, -4, -19
HWB
229, 47%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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