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
998B74
RGB
153, 139, 116
HSL
37, 15%, 53%
HSB
37, 24%, 60%
CMYK
0, 9, 24, 40
LAB
59, 3, 14
LCH
59, 15, 80
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 80
XYZ
26, 26, 20
LUV
59, 10, 19
HWB
37, 45%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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