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
798992
RGB
121, 137, 146
HSL
202, 10%, 52%
HSB
202, 17%, 57%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 43
LAB
56, -5, -7
LCH
56, 8, 237
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 232
XYZ
22, 24, 31
LUV
56, -9, -9
HWB
202, 47%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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