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
997E79
RGB
153, 126, 121
HSL
9, 14%, 54%
HSB
9, 21%, 60%
CMYK
0, 18, 21, 40
LAB
55, 10, 7
LCH
55, 12, 34
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 30
XYZ
24, 23, 21
LUV
55, 17, 7
HWB
9, 47%, 40%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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