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
7E8289
RGB
126, 130, 137
HSL
218, 4%, 52%
HSB
218, 8%, 54%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 46
LAB
54, 0, -4
LCH
54, 4, 264
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 262
XYZ
21, 22, 27
LUV
54, -3, -6
HWB
218, 49%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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