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
7D898E
RGB
125, 137, 142
HSL
198, 7%, 52%
HSB
198, 12%, 56%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 44
LAB
56, -4, -4
LCH
56, 6, 229
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 225
XYZ
22, 24, 29
LUV
56, -7, -5
HWB
198, 49%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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