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
7E778E
RGB
126, 119, 142
HSL
258, 9%, 51%
HSB
258, 16%, 56%
CMYK
11, 16, 0, 44
LAB
51, 6, -12
LCH
51, 13, 299
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 299
XYZ
20, 20, 28
LUV
51, 2, -18
HWB
258, 47%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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