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
7F7D79
RGB
127, 125, 121
HSL
40, 2%, 49%
HSB
40, 5%, 50%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 50
LAB
52, 0, 2
LCH
52, 2, 85
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 85
XYZ
20, 21, 21
LUV
52, 1, 3
HWB
40, 47%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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