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
97816E
RGB
151, 129, 110
HSL
28, 16%, 51%
HSB
28, 27%, 59%
CMYK
0, 15, 27, 41
LAB
56, 6, 14
LCH
56, 15, 65
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 63
XYZ
23, 23, 18
LUV
56, 15, 17
HWB
28, 43%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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