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
9C8981
RGB
156, 137, 129
HSL
18, 12%, 56%
HSB
18, 17%, 61%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 39
LAB
59, 6, 7
LCH
59, 10, 48
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 44
XYZ
27, 27, 24
LUV
59, 12, 9
HWB
18, 51%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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