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
9C817C
RGB
156, 129, 124
HSL
9, 14%, 55%
HSB
9, 21%, 61%
CMYK
0, 17, 21, 39
LAB
56, 10, 7
LCH
56, 12, 34
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 30
XYZ
25, 24, 22
LUV
56, 17, 7
HWB
9, 49%, 39%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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