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
987D6F
RGB
152, 125, 111
HSL
20, 17%, 52%
HSB
20, 27%, 60%
CMYK
0, 18, 27, 40
LAB
55, 9, 12
LCH
55, 15, 52
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 49
XYZ
23, 22, 18
LUV
55, 18, 14
HWB
20, 44%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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