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
9E917D
RGB
158, 145, 125
HSL
36, 15%, 55%
HSB
36, 21%, 62%
CMYK
0, 8, 21, 38
LAB
61, 3, 13
LCH
61, 13, 79
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 79
XYZ
28, 29, 24
LUV
61, 9, 17
HWB
36, 49%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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