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
9E8178
RGB
158, 129, 120
HSL
14, 16%, 55%
HSB
14, 24%, 62%
CMYK
0, 18, 24, 38
LAB
57, 10, 9
LCH
57, 14, 42
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 38
XYZ
25, 24, 21
LUV
57, 19, 11
HWB
14, 47%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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