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
7E706E
RGB
126, 112, 110
HSL
7, 7%, 46%
HSB
7, 13%, 49%
CMYK
0, 11, 13, 51
LAB
49, 5, 3
LCH
49, 6, 31
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 27
XYZ
17, 17, 17
LUV
49, 8, 3
HWB
7, 43%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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