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
998E7B
RGB
153, 142, 123
HSL
38, 13%, 54%
HSB
38, 20%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 40
LAB
60, 2, 12
LCH
60, 12, 81
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 81
XYZ
26, 28, 23
LUV
60, 8, 16
HWB
38, 48%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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