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
998E80
RGB
153, 142, 128
HSL
34, 11%, 55%
HSB
34, 16%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 16, 40
LAB
60, 2, 9
LCH
60, 9, 75
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 74
XYZ
27, 28, 24
LUV
60, 7, 12
HWB
34, 50%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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