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
7E776A
RGB
126, 119, 106
HSL
39, 9%, 45%
HSB
39, 16%, 49%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 51
LAB
50, 1, 8
LCH
50, 8, 83
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 83
XYZ
18, 19, 16
LUV
50, 5, 11
HWB
39, 42%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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