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
987A79
RGB
152, 122, 121
HSL
2, 13%, 54%
HSB
2, 20%, 60%
CMYK
0, 20, 20, 40
LAB
54, 12, 5
LCH
54, 13, 24
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 20
XYZ
23, 22, 21
LUV
54, 19, 5
HWB
2, 47%, 40%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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