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
7F989D
RGB
127, 152, 157
HSL
190, 13%, 56%
HSB
190, 19%, 62%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 38
LAB
61, -8, -6
LCH
61, 10, 215
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 211
XYZ
26, 29, 36
LUV
61, -13, -7
HWB
190, 50%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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