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
7D8588
RGB
125, 133, 136
HSL
196, 4%, 51%
HSB
196, 8%, 53%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 47
LAB
55, -3, -3
LCH
55, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 222
XYZ
21, 23, 27
LUV
55, -5, -3
HWB
196, 49%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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