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
7B9995
RGB
123, 153, 149
HSL
172, 13%, 54%
HSB
172, 20%, 60%
CMYK
20, 0, 3, 40
LAB
61, -12, -2
LCH
61, 12, 188
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 186
XYZ
25, 29, 33
LUV
61, -15, 0
HWB
172, 48%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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