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
7E8D8F
RGB
126, 141, 143
HSL
187, 7%, 53%
HSB
187, 12%, 56%
CMYK
12, 1, 0, 44
LAB
57, -5, -3
LCH
57, 6, 210
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 206
XYZ
23, 25, 30
LUV
57, -8, -3
HWB
187, 49%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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