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
9C997D
RGB
156, 153, 125
HSL
54, 14%, 55%
HSB
54, 20%, 61%
CMYK
0, 2, 20, 39
LAB
63, -2, 15
LCH
63, 15, 99
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 102
XYZ
29, 31, 24
LUV
63, 3, 21
HWB
54, 49%, 39%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
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