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
7A7971
RGB
122, 121, 113
HSL
53, 4%, 46%
HSB
53, 7%, 48%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 52
LAB
51, -1, 5
LCH
51, 5, 99
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 101
XYZ
18, 19, 18
LUV
51, 1, 6
HWB
53, 44%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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