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
9C8C80
RGB
156, 140, 128
HSL
26, 12%, 56%
HSB
26, 18%, 61%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 39
LAB
59, 5, 9
LCH
59, 10, 62
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 59
XYZ
27, 27, 24
LUV
59, 10, 11
HWB
26, 50%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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