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
9E8D7D
RGB
158, 141, 125
HSL
29, 15%, 55%
HSB
29, 21%, 62%
CMYK
0, 11, 21, 38
LAB
60, 5, 11
LCH
60, 12, 67
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 66
XYZ
27, 28, 23
LUV
60, 11, 14
HWB
29, 49%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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