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
7E7C81
RGB
126, 124, 129
HSL
264, 2%, 50%
HSB
264, 4%, 51%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 49
LAB
52, 2, -2
LCH
52, 3, 302
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 304
XYZ
20, 20, 24
LUV
52, 1, -4
HWB
264, 49%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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