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
978971
RGB
151, 137, 113
HSL
38, 15%, 52%
HSB
38, 25%, 59%
CMYK
0, 9, 25, 41
LAB
58, 3, 15
LCH
58, 15, 80
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 81
XYZ
25, 26, 19
LUV
58, 10, 19
HWB
38, 44%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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