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
7B949D
RGB
123, 148, 157
HSL
196, 15%, 55%
HSB
196, 22%, 62%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 38
LAB
60, -8, -8
LCH
60, 11, 226
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 222
XYZ
25, 28, 36
LUV
60, -13, -10
HWB
196, 48%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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