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
797E98
RGB
121, 126, 152
HSL
230, 13%, 54%
HSB
230, 20%, 60%
CMYK
20, 17, 0, 40
LAB
53, 2, -15
LCH
53, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 277
XYZ
21, 21, 33
LUV
53, -4, -22
HWB
230, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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