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
9F8A81
RGB
159, 138, 129
HSL
18, 14%, 56%
HSB
18, 19%, 62%
CMYK
0, 13, 19, 38
LAB
59, 7, 8
LCH
59, 11, 48
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 45
XYZ
27, 27, 25
LUV
59, 13, 10
HWB
18, 51%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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