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
948977
RGB
148, 137, 119
HSL
37, 12%, 52%
HSB
37, 20%, 58%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 42
LAB
58, 2, 11
LCH
58, 11, 80
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 80
XYZ
24, 26, 21
LUV
58, 8, 15
HWB
37, 47%, 42%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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