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
7E998E
RGB
126, 153, 142
HSL
156, 12%, 55%
HSB
156, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 0, 7, 40
LAB
61, -12, 2
LCH
61, 12, 168
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 169
XYZ
25, 29, 30
LUV
61, -14, 6
HWB
156, 49%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.