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
798C85
RGB
121, 140, 133
HSL
158, 8%, 51%
HSB
158, 14%, 55%
CMYK
14, 0, 5, 45
LAB
57, -8, 1
LCH
57, 8, 171
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 171
XYZ
21, 25, 26
LUV
57, -10, 3
HWB
158, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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