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
998778
RGB
153, 135, 120
HSL
27, 14%, 54%
HSB
27, 22%, 60%
CMYK
0, 12, 22, 40
LAB
58, 5, 11
LCH
58, 12, 64
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 62
XYZ
25, 25, 21
LUV
58, 12, 13
HWB
27, 47%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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