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
978A73
RGB
151, 138, 115
HSL
38, 15%, 52%
HSB
38, 24%, 59%
CMYK
0, 9, 24, 41
LAB
58, 2, 14
LCH
58, 14, 81
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 82
XYZ
25, 26, 20
LUV
58, 9, 19
HWB
38, 45%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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