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
9E8A7E
RGB
158, 138, 126
HSL
22, 14%, 56%
HSB
22, 20%, 62%
CMYK
0, 13, 20, 38
LAB
59, 6, 9
LCH
59, 11, 56
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 53
XYZ
27, 27, 24
LUV
59, 13, 12
HWB
22, 49%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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