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
9C8A7C
RGB
156, 138, 124
HSL
26, 14%, 55%
HSB
26, 21%, 61%
CMYK
0, 12, 21, 39
LAB
59, 5, 10
LCH
59, 11, 63
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 60
XYZ
26, 27, 23
LUV
59, 12, 13
HWB
26, 49%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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