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
9C8B7D
RGB
156, 139, 125
HSL
27, 14%, 55%
HSB
27, 20%, 61%
CMYK
0, 11, 20, 39
LAB
59, 5, 10
LCH
59, 11, 64
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 62
XYZ
27, 27, 23
LUV
59, 11, 13
HWB
27, 49%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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