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
797F88
RGB
121, 127, 136
HSL
216, 6%, 50%
HSB
216, 11%, 53%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 47
LAB
53, -1, -6
LCH
53, 6, 261
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 258
XYZ
20, 21, 26
LUV
53, -4, -8
HWB
216, 47%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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