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
9C8572
RGB
156, 133, 114
HSL
27, 18%, 53%
HSB
27, 27%, 61%
CMYK
0, 15, 27, 39
LAB
57, 7, 14
LCH
57, 15, 64
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 62
XYZ
25, 25, 19
LUV
57, 16, 17
HWB
27, 45%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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