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
977D6D
RGB
151, 125, 109
HSL
23, 17%, 51%
HSB
23, 28%, 59%
CMYK
0, 17, 28, 41
LAB
55, 8, 13
LCH
55, 15, 56
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 53
XYZ
23, 22, 18
LUV
55, 18, 15
HWB
23, 43%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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