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
7A978C
RGB
122, 151, 140
HSL
157, 12%, 54%
HSB
157, 19%, 59%
CMYK
19, 0, 7, 41
LAB
60, -12, 2
LCH
60, 13, 170
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 170
XYZ
24, 28, 29
LUV
60, -15, 5
HWB
157, 48%, 41%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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