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
7E8A9D
RGB
126, 138, 157
HSL
217, 14%, 55%
HSB
217, 20%, 62%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 38
LAB
57, -1, -12
LCH
57, 12, 263
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 260
XYZ
24, 25, 35
LUV
57, -7, -17
HWB
217, 49%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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