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
798175
RGB
121, 129, 117
HSL
100, 5%, 48%
HSB
100, 9%, 51%
CMYK
6, 0, 9, 49
LAB
53, -5, 5
LCH
53, 7, 132
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 135
XYZ
19, 21, 20
LUV
53, -4, 8
HWB
100, 46%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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