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
9E8A87
RGB
158, 138, 135
HSL
8, 11%, 57%
HSB
8, 15%, 62%
CMYK
0, 13, 15, 38
LAB
59, 7, 5
LCH
59, 9, 31
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 28
XYZ
28, 27, 27
LUV
59, 12, 5
HWB
8, 53%, 38%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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