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
7E7767
RGB
126, 119, 103
HSL
42, 10%, 45%
HSB
42, 18%, 49%
CMYK
0, 6, 18, 51
LAB
50, 1, 10
LCH
50, 10, 86
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 87
XYZ
18, 19, 15
LUV
50, 5, 13
HWB
42, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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