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
9C8585
RGB
156, 133, 133
HSL
0, 10%, 57%
HSB
0, 15%, 61%
CMYK
0, 15, 15, 39
LAB
58, 9, 3
LCH
58, 10, 21
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 18
XYZ
26, 26, 26
LUV
58, 14, 3
HWB
0, 52%, 39%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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