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
9D9381
RGB
157, 147, 129
HSL
39, 13%, 56%
HSB
39, 18%, 62%
CMYK
0, 6, 18, 38
LAB
61, 2, 11
LCH
61, 11, 82
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 82
XYZ
28, 30, 25
LUV
61, 7, 15
HWB
39, 51%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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