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
7D9498
RGB
125, 148, 152
HSL
189, 12%, 54%
HSB
189, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 40
LAB
60, -8, -5
LCH
60, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 209
XYZ
25, 28, 34
LUV
60, -12, -6
HWB
189, 49%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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