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
7E7B75
RGB
126, 123, 117
HSL
40, 4%, 48%
HSB
40, 7%, 49%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 51
LAB
52, 0, 4
LCH
52, 4, 85
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 85
XYZ
19, 20, 20
LUV
52, 2, 5
HWB
40, 46%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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