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
9C8779
RGB
156, 135, 121
HSL
24, 15%, 54%
HSB
24, 22%, 61%
CMYK
0, 13, 22, 39
LAB
58, 7, 11
LCH
58, 12, 59
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 56
XYZ
26, 26, 22
LUV
58, 14, 13
HWB
24, 47%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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