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
998173
RGB
153, 129, 115
HSL
22, 16%, 53%
HSB
22, 25%, 60%
CMYK
0, 16, 25, 40
LAB
56, 8, 11
LCH
56, 14, 55
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 52
XYZ
24, 24, 20
LUV
56, 16, 13
HWB
22, 45%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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