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
9D837D
RGB
157, 131, 125
HSL
11, 14%, 55%
HSB
11, 20%, 62%
CMYK
0, 17, 20, 38
LAB
57, 10, 7
LCH
57, 12, 37
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 33
XYZ
26, 25, 23
LUV
57, 17, 8
HWB
11, 49%, 38%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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