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
7E8B8A
RGB
126, 139, 138
HSL
175, 5%, 52%
HSB
175, 9%, 55%
CMYK
9, 0, 1, 45
LAB
57, -5, -1
LCH
57, 5, 193
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 191
XYZ
22, 25, 28
LUV
57, -7, -1
HWB
175, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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