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
7B8C8A
RGB
123, 140, 138
HSL
173, 7%, 52%
HSB
173, 12%, 55%
CMYK
12, 0, 1, 45
LAB
57, -7, -1
LCH
57, 7, 190
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 188
XYZ
22, 25, 28
LUV
57, -9, 0
HWB
173, 48%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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