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
7B796F
RGB
123, 121, 111
HSL
50, 5%, 46%
HSB
50, 10%, 48%
CMYK
0, 2, 10, 52
LAB
51, -1, 6
LCH
51, 6, 96
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 98
XYZ
18, 19, 18
LUV
51, 2, 8
HWB
50, 44%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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