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
9E8A81
RGB
158, 138, 129
HSL
19, 13%, 56%
HSB
19, 18%, 62%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 38
LAB
59, 7, 8
LCH
59, 10, 49
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 46
XYZ
27, 27, 25
LUV
59, 13, 9
HWB
19, 51%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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