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
988973
RGB
152, 137, 115
HSL
36, 15%, 52%
HSB
36, 24%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 24, 40
LAB
58, 3, 14
LCH
58, 14, 77
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 77
XYZ
25, 26, 20
LUV
58, 11, 18
HWB
36, 45%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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