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
7E656E
RGB
126, 101, 110
HSL
338, 11%, 45%
HSB
338, 20%, 49%
CMYK
0, 20, 13, 51
LAB
46, 12, -1
LCH
46, 12, 355
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 355
XYZ
16, 15, 17
LUV
46, 14, -4
HWB
338, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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