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
9E8679
RGB
158, 134, 121
HSL
21, 16%, 55%
HSB
21, 23%, 62%
CMYK
0, 15, 23, 38
LAB
58, 8, 11
LCH
58, 13, 53
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 50
XYZ
26, 26, 22
LUV
58, 16, 13
HWB
21, 47%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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