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
7E978F
RGB
126, 151, 143
HSL
161, 11%, 54%
HSB
161, 17%, 59%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 41
LAB
60, -10, 1
LCH
60, 10, 174
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 174
XYZ
25, 29, 30
LUV
60, -13, 4
HWB
161, 49%, 41%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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