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
9E887C
RGB
158, 136, 124
HSL
21, 15%, 55%
HSB
21, 22%, 62%
CMYK
0, 14, 22, 38
LAB
58, 7, 10
LCH
58, 12, 54
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 50
XYZ
27, 26, 23
LUV
58, 14, 12
HWB
21, 49%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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