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
7B7465
RGB
123, 116, 101
HSL
41, 10%, 44%
HSB
41, 18%, 48%
CMYK
0, 6, 18, 52
LAB
49, 1, 9
LCH
49, 9, 85
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 86
XYZ
17, 18, 15
LUV
49, 5, 12
HWB
41, 40%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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