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
9C8B74
RGB
156, 139, 116
HSL
34, 17%, 53%
HSB
34, 26%, 61%
CMYK
0, 11, 26, 39
LAB
59, 4, 15
LCH
59, 15, 75
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 75
XYZ
26, 27, 20
LUV
59, 12, 19
HWB
34, 45%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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