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
9C8181
RGB
156, 129, 129
HSL
0, 12%, 56%
HSB
0, 17%, 61%
CMYK
0, 17, 17, 39
LAB
57, 11, 4
LCH
57, 11, 21
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 18
XYZ
26, 24, 24
LUV
57, 17, 4
HWB
0, 51%, 39%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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