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
7D7977
RGB
125, 121, 119
HSL
20, 2%, 48%
HSB
20, 5%, 49%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 51
LAB
51, 1, 2
LCH
51, 2, 52
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 49
XYZ
19, 19, 20
LUV
51, 2, 2
HWB
20, 47%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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