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
798281
RGB
121, 130, 129
HSL
173, 4%, 49%
HSB
173, 7%, 51%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 49
LAB
54, -4, -1
LCH
54, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 189
XYZ
20, 22, 24
LUV
54, -5, 0
HWB
173, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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