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
7C8381
RGB
124, 131, 129
HSL
163, 3%, 50%
HSB
163, 5%, 51%
CMYK
5, 0, 2, 49
LAB
54, -3, 0
LCH
54, 3, 177
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 177
XYZ
20, 22, 24
LUV
54, -4, 1
HWB
163, 49%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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