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
9F8D85
RGB
159, 141, 133
HSL
18, 12%, 57%
HSB
18, 16%, 62%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 38
LAB
60, 6, 7
LCH
60, 9, 49
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 45
XYZ
28, 28, 26
LUV
60, 11, 8
HWB
18, 52%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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