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
7E686B
RGB
126, 104, 107
HSL
352, 10%, 45%
HSB
352, 17%, 49%
CMYK
0, 17, 15, 51
LAB
46, 9, 2
LCH
46, 10, 11
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 9
XYZ
16, 15, 16
LUV
46, 13, 1
HWB
352, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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