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
9C8F83
RGB
156, 143, 131
HSL
29, 11%, 56%
HSB
29, 16%, 61%
CMYK
0, 8, 16, 39
LAB
60, 3, 8
LCH
60, 9, 67
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 65
XYZ
28, 28, 25
LUV
60, 9, 11
HWB
29, 51%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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