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
9C8580
RGB
156, 133, 128
HSL
11, 12%, 56%
HSB
11, 18%, 61%
CMYK
0, 15, 18, 39
LAB
58, 8, 6
LCH
58, 10, 36
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 32
XYZ
26, 25, 24
LUV
58, 14, 7
HWB
11, 50%, 39%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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