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
978E7E
RGB
151, 142, 126
HSL
38, 11%, 54%
HSB
38, 17%, 59%
CMYK
0, 6, 17, 41
LAB
59, 1, 10
LCH
59, 10, 82
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 82
XYZ
26, 27, 24
LUV
59, 6, 13
HWB
38, 49%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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