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
7D9997
RGB
125, 153, 151
HSL
176, 12%, 55%
HSB
176, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 0, 1, 40
LAB
61, -10, -2
LCH
61, 11, 193
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 191
XYZ
25, 29, 34
LUV
61, -15, -2
HWB
176, 49%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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