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
99837E
RGB
153, 131, 126
HSL
11, 12%, 55%
HSB
11, 18%, 60%
CMYK
0, 14, 18, 40
LAB
57, 8, 6
LCH
57, 10, 37
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 33
XYZ
25, 25, 23
LUV
57, 14, 7
HWB
11, 49%, 40%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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