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
7E7777
RGB
126, 119, 119
HSL
0, 3%, 48%
HSB
0, 6%, 49%
CMYK
0, 6, 6, 51
LAB
51, 3, 1
LCH
51, 3, 20
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 17
XYZ
19, 19, 20
LUV
51, 4, 1
HWB
0, 47%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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