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
7E7E86
RGB
126, 126, 134
HSL
240, 3%, 51%
HSB
240, 6%, 53%
CMYK
6, 6, 0, 47
LAB
53, 1, -4
LCH
53, 5, 286
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 286
XYZ
20, 21, 26
LUV
53, 0, -6
HWB
240, 49%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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