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
7E9099
RGB
126, 144, 153
HSL
200, 12%, 55%
HSB
200, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 6, 0, 40
LAB
59, -5, -7
LCH
59, 9, 234
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 229
XYZ
24, 27, 34
LUV
59, -10, -9
HWB
200, 49%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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