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
799291
RGB
121, 146, 145
HSL
178, 10%, 52%
HSB
178, 17%, 57%
CMYK
17, 0, 1, 43
LAB
59, -9, -3
LCH
59, 10, 195
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 193
XYZ
23, 27, 31
LUV
59, -13, -2
HWB
178, 47%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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