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
978F7F
RGB
151, 143, 127
HSL
40, 10%, 55%
HSB
40, 16%, 59%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 41
LAB
60, 1, 10
LCH
60, 10, 84
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 85
XYZ
26, 28, 24
LUV
60, 6, 13
HWB
40, 50%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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