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
7E889E
RGB
126, 136, 158
HSL
221, 14%, 56%
HSB
221, 20%, 62%
CMYK
20, 14, 0, 38
LAB
56, 0, -13
LCH
56, 13, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 266
XYZ
24, 25, 36
LUV
56, -6, -19
HWB
221, 49%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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