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
7E8496
RGB
126, 132, 150
HSL
225, 10%, 54%
HSB
225, 16%, 59%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 41
LAB
55, 1, -10
LCH
55, 11, 273
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 271
XYZ
22, 23, 32
LUV
55, -4, -15
HWB
225, 49%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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