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
798A83
RGB
121, 138, 131
HSL
155, 7%, 51%
HSB
155, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 46
LAB
56, -7, 2
LCH
56, 8, 168
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 169
XYZ
21, 24, 25
LUV
56, -9, 4
HWB
155, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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