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
7B8299
RGB
123, 130, 153
HSL
226, 13%, 54%
HSB
226, 20%, 60%
CMYK
20, 15, 0, 40
LAB
54, 1, -13
LCH
54, 13, 275
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 272
XYZ
22, 22, 33
LUV
54, -5, -20
HWB
226, 48%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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