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
798683
RGB
121, 134, 131
HSL
166, 5%, 50%
HSB
166, 10%, 53%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 47
LAB
55, -5, 0
LCH
55, 5, 181
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 180
XYZ
21, 23, 25
LUV
55, -7, 1
HWB
166, 47%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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