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
9F8581
RGB
159, 133, 129
HSL
8, 14%, 56%
HSB
8, 19%, 62%
CMYK
0, 16, 19, 38
LAB
58, 10, 6
LCH
58, 11, 32
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 28
XYZ
27, 26, 24
LUV
58, 16, 6
HWB
8, 51%, 38%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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