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
997F7E
RGB
153, 127, 126
HSL
2, 12%, 55%
HSB
2, 18%, 60%
CMYK
0, 17, 18, 40
LAB
56, 10, 4
LCH
56, 11, 24
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 21
XYZ
24, 23, 23
LUV
56, 16, 4
HWB
2, 49%, 40%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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