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
9E9283
RGB
158, 146, 131
HSL
33, 12%, 57%
HSB
33, 17%, 62%
CMYK
0, 8, 17, 38
LAB
61, 3, 10
LCH
61, 10, 74
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 73
XYZ
28, 29, 26
LUV
61, 8, 13
HWB
33, 51%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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