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
9F8979
RGB
159, 137, 121
HSL
25, 17%, 55%
HSB
25, 24%, 62%
CMYK
0, 14, 24, 38
LAB
59, 7, 12
LCH
59, 14, 61
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 58
XYZ
27, 27, 22
LUV
59, 15, 15
HWB
25, 47%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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