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
7E9A8A
RGB
126, 154, 138
HSL
146, 12%, 55%
HSB
146, 18%, 60%
CMYK
18, 0, 10, 40
LAB
61, -13, 5
LCH
61, 14, 158
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 160
XYZ
25, 29, 28
LUV
61, -14, 9
HWB
146, 49%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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