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
9E9485
RGB
158, 148, 133
HSL
36, 11%, 57%
HSB
36, 16%, 62%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 38
LAB
62, 2, 9
LCH
62, 10, 79
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 78
XYZ
29, 30, 26
LUV
62, 7, 13
HWB
36, 52%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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