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
97837C
RGB
151, 131, 124
HSL
16, 11%, 54%
HSB
16, 18%, 59%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 41
LAB
56, 7, 7
LCH
56, 10, 44
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 40
XYZ
25, 24, 22
LUV
56, 13, 8
HWB
16, 49%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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