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
7E8E8B
RGB
126, 142, 139
HSL
169, 7%, 53%
HSB
169, 11%, 56%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 44
LAB
58, -6, 0
LCH
58, 6, 184
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 183
XYZ
23, 26, 28
LUV
58, -9, 1
HWB
169, 49%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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