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
7E8990
RGB
126, 137, 144
HSL
203, 7%, 53%
HSB
203, 13%, 56%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 44
LAB
56, -3, -5
LCH
56, 6, 240
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 236
XYZ
23, 24, 30
LUV
56, -6, -7
HWB
203, 49%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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