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
997C75
RGB
153, 124, 117
HSL
12, 15%, 53%
HSB
12, 24%, 60%
CMYK
0, 19, 24, 40
LAB
55, 11, 8
LCH
55, 14, 38
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 34
XYZ
24, 22, 20
LUV
55, 19, 9
HWB
12, 46%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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