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
7E6562
RGB
126, 101, 98
HSL
6, 13%, 44%
HSB
6, 22%, 49%
CMYK
0, 20, 22, 51
LAB
45, 10, 6
LCH
45, 11, 30
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 26
XYZ
15, 15, 14
LUV
45, 16, 6
HWB
6, 38%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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