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
7E7565
RGB
126, 117, 101
HSL
38, 11%, 45%
HSB
38, 20%, 49%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 51
LAB
50, 1, 10
LCH
50, 10, 82
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 82
XYZ
17, 18, 15
LUV
50, 6, 13
HWB
38, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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