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
9E9786
RGB
158, 151, 134
HSL
42, 11%, 57%
HSB
42, 15%, 62%
CMYK
0, 4, 15, 38
LAB
63, 0, 10
LCH
63, 10, 87
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 88
XYZ
29, 31, 27
LUV
63, 5, 14
HWB
42, 53%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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