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
9E9286
RGB
158, 146, 134
HSL
30, 11%, 57%
HSB
30, 15%, 62%
CMYK
0, 8, 15, 38
LAB
61, 3, 8
LCH
61, 9, 69
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 67
XYZ
29, 30, 27
LUV
61, 8, 11
HWB
30, 53%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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