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
7E9199
RGB
126, 145, 153
HSL
198, 12%, 55%
HSB
198, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 40
LAB
59, -6, -7
LCH
59, 9, 229
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 225
XYZ
24, 27, 34
LUV
59, -10, -9
HWB
198, 49%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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