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
7E9693
RGB
126, 150, 147
HSL
172, 10%, 54%
HSB
172, 16%, 59%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 41
LAB
60, -9, -1
LCH
60, 9, 189
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 187
XYZ
25, 28, 32
LUV
60, -13, 0
HWB
172, 49%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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