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
9C8273
RGB
156, 130, 115
HSL
22, 17%, 53%
HSB
22, 26%, 61%
CMYK
0, 17, 26, 39
LAB
57, 9, 12
LCH
57, 15, 55
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 52
XYZ
25, 24, 20
LUV
57, 17, 14
HWB
22, 45%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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