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
9C8178
RGB
156, 129, 120
HSL
15, 15%, 54%
HSB
15, 23%, 61%
CMYK
0, 17, 23, 39
LAB
56, 10, 9
LCH
56, 13, 43
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 39
XYZ
25, 24, 21
LUV
56, 17, 10
HWB
15, 47%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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