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
798081
RGB
121, 128, 129
HSL
187, 3%, 49%
HSB
187, 6%, 51%
CMYK
6, 1, 0, 49
LAB
53, -3, -1
LCH
53, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 207
XYZ
20, 21, 24
LUV
53, -4, -2
HWB
187, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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