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
998B77
RGB
153, 139, 119
HSL
35, 14%, 53%
HSB
35, 22%, 60%
CMYK
0, 9, 22, 40
LAB
59, 3, 13
LCH
59, 13, 77
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 77
XYZ
26, 27, 21
LUV
59, 10, 17
HWB
35, 47%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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