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
7B7181
RGB
123, 113, 129
HSL
278, 7%, 47%
HSB
278, 12%, 51%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 49
LAB
49, 6, -7
LCH
49, 10, 311
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 313
XYZ
18, 18, 23
LUV
49, 5, -11
HWB
278, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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