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
9C8D7E
RGB
156, 141, 126
HSL
30, 13%, 55%
HSB
30, 19%, 61%
CMYK
0, 10, 19, 39
LAB
60, 4, 10
LCH
60, 11, 69
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 67
XYZ
27, 28, 24
LUV
60, 10, 13
HWB
30, 49%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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