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
9B8A81
RGB
155, 138, 129
HSL
21, 12%, 56%
HSB
21, 17%, 61%
CMYK
0, 11, 17, 39
LAB
59, 5, 7
LCH
59, 9, 53
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 50
XYZ
27, 27, 25
LUV
59, 11, 9
HWB
21, 51%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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