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
998D80
RGB
153, 141, 128
HSL
31, 11%, 55%
HSB
31, 16%, 60%
CMYK
0, 8, 16, 40
LAB
59, 3, 9
LCH
59, 9, 71
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 70
XYZ
27, 27, 24
LUV
59, 8, 11
HWB
31, 50%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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