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
7D9888
RGB
125, 152, 136
HSL
144, 12%, 54%
HSB
144, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 0, 11, 40
LAB
60, -12, 5
LCH
60, 13, 157
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 159
XYZ
24, 29, 28
LUV
60, -14, 10
HWB
144, 49%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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