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
997F7F
RGB
153, 127, 127
HSL
0, 11%, 55%
HSB
0, 17%, 60%
CMYK
0, 17, 17, 40
LAB
56, 10, 4
LCH
56, 11, 21
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 18
XYZ
25, 23, 23
LUV
56, 16, 3
HWB
0, 50%, 40%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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