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
7E6561
RGB
126, 101, 97
HSL
8, 13%, 44%
HSB
8, 23%, 49%
CMYK
0, 20, 23, 51
LAB
45, 10, 6
LCH
45, 12, 32
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 29
XYZ
15, 15, 13
LUV
45, 16, 6
HWB
8, 38%, 51%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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