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
7E97A4
RGB
126, 151, 164
HSL
201, 17%, 57%
HSB
201, 23%, 64%
CMYK
23, 8, 0, 36
LAB
61, -7, -10
LCH
61, 12, 235
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 231
XYZ
26, 29, 39
LUV
61, -13, -13
HWB
201, 49%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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