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
9E8A85
RGB
158, 138, 133
HSL
12, 11%, 57%
HSB
12, 16%, 62%
CMYK
0, 13, 16, 38
LAB
59, 7, 6
LCH
59, 9, 38
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 34
XYZ
27, 27, 26
LUV
59, 12, 6
HWB
12, 52%, 38%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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