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
7E786A
RGB
126, 120, 106
HSL
42, 9%, 45%
HSB
42, 16%, 49%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 51
LAB
51, 0, 9
LCH
51, 9, 87
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 88
XYZ
18, 19, 16
LUV
51, 4, 11
HWB
42, 42%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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