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
978C79
RGB
151, 140, 121
HSL
38, 13%, 53%
HSB
38, 20%, 59%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 41
LAB
59, 2, 12
LCH
59, 12, 81
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 81
XYZ
26, 27, 22
LUV
59, 8, 16
HWB
38, 47%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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