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
7F796E
RGB
127, 121, 110
HSL
39, 7%, 46%
HSB
39, 13%, 50%
CMYK
0, 5, 13, 50
LAB
51, 1, 7
LCH
51, 7, 83
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 83
XYZ
18, 19, 18
LUV
51, 4, 9
HWB
39, 43%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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