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
7E8296
RGB
126, 130, 150
HSL
230, 10%, 54%
HSB
230, 16%, 59%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 41
LAB
55, 2, -11
LCH
55, 11, 279
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 277
XYZ
22, 23, 32
LUV
55, -3, -17
HWB
230, 49%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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