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
997E73
RGB
153, 126, 115
HSL
17, 16%, 53%
HSB
17, 25%, 60%
CMYK
0, 18, 25, 40
LAB
55, 9, 10
LCH
55, 14, 47
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 43
XYZ
24, 23, 19
LUV
55, 18, 12
HWB
17, 45%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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