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
9E8D75
RGB
158, 141, 117
HSL
35, 17%, 54%
HSB
35, 26%, 62%
CMYK
0, 11, 26, 38
LAB
60, 4, 15
LCH
60, 16, 76
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 76
XYZ
27, 28, 21
LUV
60, 12, 20
HWB
35, 46%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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