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
9E8D81
RGB
158, 141, 129
HSL
25, 13%, 56%
HSB
25, 18%, 62%
CMYK
0, 11, 18, 38
LAB
60, 5, 9
LCH
60, 10, 60
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 57
XYZ
28, 28, 25
LUV
60, 11, 11
HWB
25, 51%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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