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
9D8586
RGB
157, 133, 134
HSL
358, 11%, 57%
HSB
358, 15%, 62%
CMYK
0, 15, 15, 38
LAB
58, 10, 3
LCH
58, 10, 18
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 15
XYZ
27, 26, 26
LUV
58, 15, 2
HWB
358, 52%, 38%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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