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
7B7E8A
RGB
123, 126, 138
HSL
228, 6%, 51%
HSB
228, 11%, 54%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 46
LAB
53, 1, -7
LCH
53, 7, 276
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 275
XYZ
20, 21, 27
LUV
53, -2, -10
HWB
228, 48%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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