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
798589
RGB
121, 133, 137
HSL
195, 6%, 51%
HSB
195, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 46
LAB
55, -4, -4
LCH
55, 5, 224
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 220
XYZ
21, 23, 27
LUV
55, -7, -5
HWB
195, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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