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
9C8174
RGB
156, 129, 116
HSL
19, 17%, 53%
HSB
19, 26%, 61%
CMYK
0, 17, 26, 39
LAB
56, 9, 11
LCH
56, 14, 51
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 47
XYZ
25, 24, 20
LUV
56, 18, 13
HWB
19, 45%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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