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
798997
RGB
121, 137, 151
HSL
208, 13%, 53%
HSB
208, 20%, 59%
CMYK
20, 9, 0, 41
LAB
56, -4, -10
LCH
56, 10, 249
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 245
XYZ
22, 24, 33
LUV
56, -9, -13
HWB
208, 47%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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