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
9E8686
RGB
158, 134, 134
HSL
0, 11%, 57%
HSB
0, 15%, 62%
CMYK
0, 15, 15, 38
LAB
58, 9, 4
LCH
58, 10, 21
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 18
XYZ
27, 26, 26
LUV
58, 15, 3
HWB
0, 53%, 38%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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