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
7E8A8B
RGB
126, 138, 139
HSL
185, 5%, 52%
HSB
185, 9%, 55%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 45
LAB
57, -4, -2
LCH
57, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 203
XYZ
22, 24, 28
LUV
57, -7, -2
HWB
185, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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