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
7E8696
RGB
126, 134, 150
HSL
220, 10%, 54%
HSB
220, 16%, 59%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 41
LAB
56, 0, -10
LCH
56, 10, 267
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 264
XYZ
23, 24, 32
LUV
56, -5, -14
HWB
220, 49%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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