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
7E7981
RGB
126, 121, 129
HSL
278, 3%, 49%
HSB
278, 6%, 51%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 49
LAB
51, 3, -4
LCH
51, 5, 311
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 313
XYZ
19, 20, 24
LUV
51, 2, -6
HWB
278, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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