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
798085
RGB
121, 128, 133
HSL
205, 5%, 50%
HSB
205, 9%, 52%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 48
LAB
53, -2, -4
LCH
53, 4, 243
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 239
XYZ
20, 21, 25
LUV
53, -4, -5
HWB
205, 47%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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