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
9E917E
RGB
158, 145, 126
HSL
36, 14%, 56%
HSB
36, 20%, 62%
CMYK
0, 8, 20, 38
LAB
61, 3, 12
LCH
61, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 77
XYZ
28, 29, 24
LUV
61, 9, 16
HWB
36, 49%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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