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
7E97A1
RGB
126, 151, 161
HSL
197, 16%, 56%
HSB
197, 22%, 63%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 37
LAB
61, -7, -8
LCH
61, 11, 228
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 224
XYZ
26, 29, 38
LUV
61, -13, -11
HWB
197, 49%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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