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
998F7D
RGB
153, 143, 125
HSL
39, 12%, 55%
HSB
39, 18%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 40
LAB
60, 2, 11
LCH
60, 11, 82
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 82
XYZ
27, 28, 23
LUV
60, 7, 15
HWB
39, 49%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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