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
9E8976
RGB
158, 137, 118
HSL
28, 17%, 54%
HSB
28, 25%, 62%
CMYK
0, 13, 25, 38
LAB
59, 6, 13
LCH
59, 15, 66
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 64
XYZ
26, 26, 21
LUV
59, 14, 17
HWB
28, 46%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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