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
9C8B78
RGB
156, 139, 120
HSL
32, 15%, 54%
HSB
32, 23%, 61%
CMYK
0, 11, 23, 39
LAB
59, 4, 13
LCH
59, 13, 71
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 70
XYZ
26, 27, 22
LUV
59, 12, 16
HWB
32, 47%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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