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
99897D
RGB
153, 137, 125
HSL
26, 12%, 55%
HSB
26, 18%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 40
LAB
58, 5, 9
LCH
58, 10, 62
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 59
XYZ
26, 26, 23
LUV
58, 10, 11
HWB
26, 49%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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