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
7E8281
RGB
126, 130, 129
HSL
165, 2%, 50%
HSB
165, 3%, 51%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 49
LAB
54, -2, 0
LCH
54, 2, 180
OKLCH
0.60, 0.00, 180
XYZ
21, 22, 24
LUV
54, -2, 0
HWB
165, 49%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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