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
7F8283
RGB
127, 130, 131
HSL
195, 2%, 51%
HSB
195, 3%, 51%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 49
LAB
54, -1, -1
LCH
54, 1, 223
OKLCH
0.60, 0.00, 220
XYZ
21, 22, 25
LUV
54, -2, -1
HWB
195, 50%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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