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
7D9699
RGB
125, 150, 153
HSL
186, 12%, 55%
HSB
186, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 40
LAB
60, -9, -5
LCH
60, 10, 209
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 205
XYZ
25, 28, 34
LUV
60, -13, -5
HWB
186, 49%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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