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
798399
RGB
121, 131, 153
HSL
221, 14%, 54%
HSB
221, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 14, 0, 40
LAB
55, 0, -13
LCH
55, 13, 270
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 266
XYZ
22, 23, 33
LUV
55, -6, -19
HWB
221, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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