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
7F9690
RGB
127, 150, 144
HSL
164, 10%, 54%
HSB
164, 15%, 59%
CMYK
15, 0, 4, 41
LAB
60, -9, 0
LCH
60, 9, 178
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 178
XYZ
25, 28, 31
LUV
60, -12, 2
HWB
164, 50%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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