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
7E8CA2
RGB
126, 140, 162
HSL
217, 16%, 56%
HSB
217, 22%, 64%
CMYK
22, 14, 0, 36
LAB
58, -2, -14
LCH
58, 14, 264
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 259
XYZ
25, 26, 38
LUV
58, -8, -20
HWB
217, 49%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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