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
9A8880
RGB
154, 136, 128
HSL
18, 11%, 55%
HSB
18, 17%, 60%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 40
LAB
58, 6, 7
LCH
58, 9, 49
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 45
XYZ
26, 26, 24
LUV
58, 11, 8
HWB
18, 50%, 40%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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