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
798E97
RGB
121, 142, 151
HSL
198, 13%, 53%
HSB
198, 20%, 59%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 41
LAB
58, -6, -7
LCH
58, 10, 230
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 226
XYZ
23, 26, 33
LUV
58, -11, -10
HWB
198, 47%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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