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
7F9488
RGB
127, 148, 136
HSL
146, 9%, 54%
HSB
146, 14%, 58%
CMYK
14, 0, 8, 42
LAB
59, -10, 4
LCH
59, 10, 159
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 160
XYZ
24, 27, 27
LUV
59, -11, 7
HWB
146, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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