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
7B7B81
RGB
123, 123, 129
HSL
240, 2%, 49%
HSB
240, 5%, 51%
CMYK
5, 5, 0, 49
LAB
52, 1, -3
LCH
52, 3, 286
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 286
XYZ
19, 20, 24
LUV
52, 0, -5
HWB
240, 48%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.