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
9C867D
RGB
156, 134, 125
HSL
17, 14%, 55%
HSB
17, 20%, 61%
CMYK
0, 14, 20, 39
LAB
58, 8, 8
LCH
58, 11, 47
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 44
XYZ
26, 26, 23
LUV
58, 14, 10
HWB
17, 49%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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