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
7E8581
RGB
126, 133, 129
HSL
146, 3%, 51%
HSB
146, 5%, 52%
CMYK
5, 0, 3, 48
LAB
55, -3, 1
LCH
55, 4, 160
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 161
XYZ
21, 23, 24
LUV
55, -4, 2
HWB
146, 49%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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