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
7E8C99
RGB
126, 140, 153
HSL
209, 12%, 55%
HSB
209, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 40
LAB
57, -3, -9
LCH
57, 9, 251
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 246
XYZ
24, 25, 34
LUV
57, -8, -12
HWB
209, 49%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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