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
9E7F79
RGB
158, 127, 121
HSL
10, 16%, 55%
HSB
10, 23%, 62%
CMYK
0, 20, 23, 38
LAB
56, 12, 8
LCH
56, 14, 35
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 31
XYZ
25, 24, 21
LUV
56, 20, 9
HWB
10, 47%, 38%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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