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
7E736D
RGB
126, 115, 109
HSL
21, 7%, 46%
HSB
21, 13%, 49%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 51
LAB
49, 4, 5
LCH
49, 6, 54
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 51
XYZ
17, 18, 17
LUV
49, 7, 6
HWB
21, 43%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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