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
799797
RGB
121, 151, 151
HSL
180, 13%, 53%
HSB
180, 20%, 59%
CMYK
20, 0, 0, 41
LAB
60, -11, -4
LCH
60, 11, 199
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 196
XYZ
25, 28, 33
LUV
60, -16, -3
HWB
180, 47%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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