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
988D7D
RGB
152, 141, 125
HSL
36, 12%, 54%
HSB
36, 18%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 40
LAB
59, 2, 10
LCH
59, 10, 78
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 77
XYZ
26, 27, 23
LUV
59, 8, 13
HWB
36, 49%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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