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
978B7B
RGB
151, 139, 123
HSL
34, 12%, 54%
HSB
34, 19%, 59%
CMYK
0, 8, 19, 41
LAB
59, 3, 10
LCH
59, 11, 76
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 75
XYZ
26, 26, 22
LUV
59, 8, 14
HWB
34, 48%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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