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
798982
RGB
121, 137, 130
HSL
154, 6%, 51%
HSB
154, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 46
LAB
56, -7, 2
LCH
56, 7, 167
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 167
XYZ
21, 24, 25
LUV
56, -8, 4
HWB
154, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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