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
998972
RGB
153, 137, 114
HSL
35, 16%, 52%
HSB
35, 25%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 25, 40
LAB
58, 3, 15
LCH
58, 15, 77
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 77
XYZ
25, 26, 20
LUV
58, 11, 19
HWB
35, 45%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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