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
7E8CA4
RGB
126, 140, 164
HSL
218, 17%, 57%
HSB
218, 23%, 64%
CMYK
23, 15, 0, 36
LAB
58, -1, -15
LCH
58, 15, 266
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 261
XYZ
25, 26, 39
LUV
58, -8, -21
HWB
218, 49%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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