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
798B8B
RGB
121, 139, 139
HSL
180, 7%, 51%
HSB
180, 13%, 55%
CMYK
13, 0, 0, 45
LAB
56, -7, -2
LCH
56, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 197
XYZ
22, 24, 28
LUV
56, -10, -2
HWB
180, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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