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
9E8A7B
RGB
158, 138, 123
HSL
26, 15%, 55%
HSB
26, 22%, 62%
CMYK
0, 13, 22, 38
LAB
59, 6, 11
LCH
59, 12, 61
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 59
XYZ
27, 27, 23
LUV
59, 13, 14
HWB
26, 48%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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