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
998579
RGB
153, 133, 121
HSL
23, 14%, 54%
HSB
23, 21%, 60%
CMYK
0, 13, 21, 40
LAB
57, 6, 9
LCH
57, 11, 56
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 53
XYZ
25, 25, 22
LUV
57, 13, 12
HWB
23, 47%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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