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
9E9183
RGB
158, 145, 131
HSL
31, 12%, 57%
HSB
31, 17%, 62%
CMYK
0, 8, 17, 38
LAB
61, 3, 9
LCH
61, 10, 71
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 69
XYZ
28, 29, 26
LUV
61, 9, 12
HWB
31, 51%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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