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
998A80
RGB
153, 138, 128
HSL
24, 11%, 55%
HSB
24, 16%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 40
LAB
59, 5, 8
LCH
59, 9, 59
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 56
XYZ
26, 27, 24
LUV
59, 10, 9
HWB
24, 50%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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