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
798B85
RGB
121, 139, 133
HSL
160, 7%, 51%
HSB
160, 13%, 55%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 45
LAB
56, -8, 1
LCH
56, 8, 173
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 173
XYZ
21, 24, 26
LUV
56, -9, 3
HWB
160, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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