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
7A8985
RGB
122, 137, 133
HSL
164, 6%, 51%
HSB
164, 11%, 54%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 46
LAB
56, -6, 0
LCH
56, 6, 178
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 178
XYZ
21, 24, 26
LUV
56, -8, 1
HWB
164, 48%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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