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
7B8397
RGB
123, 131, 151
HSL
223, 12%, 54%
HSB
223, 19%, 59%
CMYK
19, 13, 0, 41
LAB
55, 0, -12
LCH
55, 12, 271
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 268
XYZ
22, 23, 32
LUV
55, -5, -17
HWB
223, 48%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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