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
998A7B
RGB
153, 138, 123
HSL
30, 13%, 54%
HSB
30, 20%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 20, 40
LAB
59, 4, 10
LCH
59, 11, 69
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 67
XYZ
26, 26, 22
LUV
59, 10, 13
HWB
30, 48%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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