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
798091
RGB
121, 128, 145
HSL
222, 10%, 52%
HSB
222, 17%, 57%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 43
LAB
53, 0, -10
LCH
53, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 268
XYZ
21, 22, 30
LUV
53, -5, -15
HWB
222, 47%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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