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
7B858E
RGB
123, 133, 142
HSL
208, 8%, 52%
HSB
208, 13%, 56%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 44
LAB
55, -2, -6
LCH
55, 7, 249
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 245
XYZ
21, 23, 29
LUV
55, -6, -8
HWB
208, 48%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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