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
7A888B
RGB
122, 136, 139
HSL
191, 7%, 51%
HSB
191, 12%, 55%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 45
LAB
56, -5, -3
LCH
56, 6, 216
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 212
XYZ
21, 24, 28
LUV
56, -8, -4
HWB
191, 48%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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