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
7D8788
RGB
125, 135, 136
HSL
185, 4%, 51%
HSB
185, 8%, 53%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 47
LAB
56, -4, -2
LCH
56, 4, 207
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 204
XYZ
22, 23, 27
LUV
56, -6, -2
HWB
185, 49%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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