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
798389
RGB
121, 131, 137
HSL
203, 6%, 51%
HSB
203, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 46
LAB
54, -3, -5
LCH
54, 5, 238
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 234
XYZ
21, 22, 27
LUV
54, -6, -6
HWB
203, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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