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
798D9E
RGB
121, 141, 158
HSL
208, 16%, 55%
HSB
208, 23%, 62%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 38
LAB
57, -4, -12
LCH
57, 12, 249
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 244
XYZ
24, 26, 36
LUV
57, -11, -16
HWB
208, 47%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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