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
798397
RGB
121, 131, 151
HSL
220, 13%, 53%
HSB
220, 20%, 59%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 41
LAB
54, 0, -12
LCH
54, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 264
XYZ
22, 23, 32
LUV
54, -6, -17
HWB
220, 47%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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