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
7E839D
RGB
126, 131, 157
HSL
230, 14%, 55%
HSB
230, 20%, 62%
CMYK
20, 17, 0, 38
LAB
55, 2, -15
LCH
55, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 277
XYZ
23, 23, 35
LUV
55, -4, -22
HWB
230, 49%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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