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
7B7974
RGB
123, 121, 116
HSL
43, 3%, 47%
HSB
43, 6%, 48%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 52
LAB
51, 0, 3
LCH
51, 3, 89
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 89
XYZ
18, 19, 19
LUV
51, 1, 4
HWB
43, 45%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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