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
9E8F83
RGB
158, 143, 131
HSL
27, 12%, 57%
HSB
27, 17%, 62%
CMYK
0, 9, 17, 38
LAB
60, 4, 9
LCH
60, 10, 64
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 61
XYZ
28, 29, 26
LUV
60, 10, 11
HWB
27, 51%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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