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
798995
RGB
121, 137, 149
HSL
206, 12%, 53%
HSB
206, 19%, 58%
CMYK
19, 8, 0, 42
LAB
56, -4, -8
LCH
56, 9, 245
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 240
XYZ
22, 24, 32
LUV
56, -9, -12
HWB
206, 47%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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