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
7F7D80
RGB
127, 125, 128
HSL
280, 1%, 50%
HSB
280, 2%, 50%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 50
LAB
53, 1, -1
LCH
53, 2, 312
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 315
XYZ
20, 21, 23
LUV
53, 1, -2
HWB
280, 49%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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