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
7B8081
RGB
123, 128, 129
HSL
190, 2%, 49%
HSB
190, 5%, 51%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 49
LAB
53, -2, -1
LCH
53, 2, 215
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 211
XYZ
20, 21, 24
LUV
53, -3, -1
HWB
190, 48%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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