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
9C857E
RGB
156, 133, 126
HSL
14, 13%, 55%
HSB
14, 19%, 61%
CMYK
0, 15, 19, 39
LAB
58, 8, 7
LCH
58, 11, 41
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 38
XYZ
26, 25, 23
LUV
58, 15, 8
HWB
14, 49%, 39%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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