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
797F8E
RGB
121, 127, 142
HSL
223, 9%, 52%
HSB
223, 15%, 56%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 44
LAB
53, 0, -9
LCH
53, 9, 271
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 268
XYZ
20, 21, 29
LUV
53, -4, -13
HWB
223, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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