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
9C837A
RGB
156, 131, 122
HSL
16, 15%, 55%
HSB
16, 22%, 61%
CMYK
0, 16, 22, 39
LAB
57, 9, 9
LCH
57, 12, 45
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 41
XYZ
25, 25, 22
LUV
57, 16, 10
HWB
16, 48%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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