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
9C8E77
RGB
156, 142, 119
HSL
37, 16%, 54%
HSB
37, 24%, 61%
CMYK
0, 9, 24, 39
LAB
60, 3, 14
LCH
60, 15, 80
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 80
XYZ
27, 28, 21
LUV
60, 10, 19
HWB
37, 47%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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