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
7993A1
RGB
121, 147, 161
HSL
201, 18%, 55%
HSB
201, 25%, 63%
CMYK
25, 9, 0, 37
LAB
59, -7, -11
LCH
59, 13, 236
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 232
XYZ
25, 28, 38
LUV
59, -14, -14
HWB
201, 47%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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