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
99997E
RGB
153, 153, 126
HSL
60, 12%, 55%
HSB
60, 18%, 60%
CMYK
0, 0, 18, 40
LAB
63, -4, 14
LCH
63, 15, 104
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 107
XYZ
28, 31, 24
LUV
63, 1, 20
HWB
60, 49%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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