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
9D8B83
RGB
157, 139, 131
HSL
18, 12%, 56%
HSB
18, 17%, 62%
CMYK
0, 11, 17, 38
LAB
59, 6, 7
LCH
59, 9, 49
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 45
XYZ
27, 27, 25
LUV
59, 11, 8
HWB
18, 51%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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