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
799899
RGB
121, 152, 153
HSL
182, 14%, 54%
HSB
182, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 40
LAB
61, -11, -4
LCH
61, 12, 201
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 199
XYZ
25, 29, 34
LUV
61, -16, -4
HWB
182, 47%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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