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
799098
RGB
121, 144, 152
HSL
195, 13%, 54%
HSB
195, 20%, 60%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 40
LAB
58, -7, -7
LCH
58, 10, 225
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 221
XYZ
24, 26, 34
LUV
58, -12, -9
HWB
195, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.