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
9E8F7F
RGB
158, 143, 127
HSL
31, 14%, 56%
HSB
31, 20%, 62%
CMYK
0, 9, 20, 38
LAB
60, 4, 11
LCH
60, 11, 71
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 69
XYZ
28, 28, 24
LUV
60, 10, 14
HWB
31, 50%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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