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
9F8985
RGB
159, 137, 133
HSL
9, 12%, 57%
HSB
9, 16%, 62%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 38
LAB
59, 8, 5
LCH
59, 10, 34
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 30
XYZ
27, 27, 26
LUV
59, 14, 6
HWB
9, 52%, 38%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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