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
7E989C
RGB
126, 152, 156
HSL
188, 13%, 55%
HSB
188, 19%, 61%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 39
LAB
61, -9, -5
LCH
61, 10, 211
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 208
XYZ
26, 29, 36
LUV
61, -14, -6
HWB
188, 49%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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