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
9D8B91
RGB
157, 139, 145
HSL
340, 8%, 58%
HSB
340, 11%, 62%
CMYK
0, 11, 8, 38
LAB
60, 8, -1
LCH
60, 8, 356
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 356
XYZ
28, 28, 31
LUV
60, 10, -2
HWB
340, 55%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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