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
977873
RGB
151, 120, 115
HSL
8, 15%, 52%
HSB
8, 24%, 59%
CMYK
0, 21, 24, 41
LAB
53, 12, 8
LCH
53, 14, 33
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 29
XYZ
23, 21, 19
LUV
53, 20, 8
HWB
8, 45%, 41%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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