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
7B9991
RGB
123, 153, 145
HSL
164, 13%, 54%
HSB
164, 20%, 60%
CMYK
20, 0, 5, 40
LAB
61, -12, 1
LCH
61, 12, 177
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 177
XYZ
25, 29, 31
LUV
61, -15, 3
HWB
164, 48%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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