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
9B9180
RGB
155, 145, 128
HSL
38, 12%, 55%
HSB
38, 17%, 61%
CMYK
0, 6, 17, 39
LAB
61, 2, 10
LCH
61, 11, 81
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 81
XYZ
28, 29, 25
LUV
61, 7, 14
HWB
38, 50%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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