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
9B897E
RGB
155, 137, 126
HSL
23, 13%, 55%
HSB
23, 19%, 61%
CMYK
0, 12, 19, 39
LAB
59, 6, 9
LCH
59, 10, 57
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 53
XYZ
26, 26, 23
LUV
59, 12, 11
HWB
23, 49%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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