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
7B888D
RGB
123, 136, 141
HSL
197, 7%, 52%
HSB
197, 13%, 55%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 45
LAB
56, -4, -4
LCH
56, 6, 227
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 223
XYZ
22, 24, 29
LUV
56, -7, -6
HWB
197, 48%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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