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
9C8D79
RGB
156, 141, 121
HSL
34, 15%, 54%
HSB
34, 22%, 61%
CMYK
0, 10, 22, 39
LAB
60, 3, 13
LCH
60, 13, 75
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 75
XYZ
27, 27, 22
LUV
60, 10, 17
HWB
34, 47%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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