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
7F978E
RGB
127, 151, 142
HSL
158, 10%, 55%
HSB
158, 16%, 59%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 41
LAB
60, -10, 2
LCH
60, 10, 170
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 171
XYZ
25, 29, 30
LUV
60, -12, 4
HWB
158, 50%, 41%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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