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
7E8A8C
RGB
126, 138, 140
HSL
189, 6%, 52%
HSB
189, 10%, 55%
CMYK
10, 1, 0, 45
LAB
57, -4, -3
LCH
57, 5, 212
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 209
XYZ
22, 25, 28
LUV
57, -7, -3
HWB
189, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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