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
7F9992
RGB
127, 153, 146
HSL
164, 11%, 55%
HSB
164, 17%, 60%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 40
LAB
61, -11, 0
LCH
61, 11, 177
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 177
XYZ
25, 29, 32
LUV
61, -14, 3
HWB
164, 50%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.