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
799381
RGB
121, 147, 129
HSL
138, 11%, 53%
HSB
138, 18%, 58%
CMYK
18, 0, 12, 42
LAB
59, -12, 6
LCH
59, 14, 153
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 155
XYZ
22, 27, 25
LUV
59, -13, 11
HWB
138, 47%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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