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
9E9985
RGB
158, 153, 133
HSL
48, 11%, 57%
HSB
48, 16%, 62%
CMYK
0, 3, 16, 38
LAB
63, -1, 11
LCH
63, 11, 94
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 95
XYZ
30, 32, 27
LUV
63, 4, 16
HWB
48, 52%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
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