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
7D8E89
RGB
125, 142, 137
HSL
162, 7%, 52%
HSB
162, 12%, 56%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 44
LAB
58, -7, 0
LCH
58, 7, 176
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 176
XYZ
23, 26, 27
LUV
58, -9, 2
HWB
162, 49%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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