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
7E7573
RGB
126, 117, 115
HSL
11, 5%, 47%
HSB
11, 9%, 49%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 51
LAB
50, 3, 2
LCH
50, 4, 36
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 33
XYZ
18, 18, 19
LUV
50, 5, 3
HWB
11, 45%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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