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
799498
RGB
121, 148, 152
HSL
188, 13%, 54%
HSB
188, 20%, 60%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 40
LAB
59, -9, -5
LCH
59, 11, 211
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 207
XYZ
24, 28, 34
LUV
59, -14, -6
HWB
188, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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