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
988B79
RGB
152, 139, 121
HSL
35, 13%, 54%
HSB
35, 20%, 60%
CMYK
0, 9, 20, 40
LAB
59, 3, 12
LCH
59, 12, 76
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 76
XYZ
26, 27, 22
LUV
59, 9, 15
HWB
35, 47%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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