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
7997A0
RGB
121, 151, 160
HSL
194, 17%, 55%
HSB
194, 24%, 63%
CMYK
24, 6, 0, 37
LAB
60, -9, -8
LCH
60, 13, 222
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 218
XYZ
25, 29, 37
LUV
60, -16, -11
HWB
194, 47%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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