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
9D8973
RGB
157, 137, 115
HSL
31, 18%, 53%
HSB
31, 27%, 62%
CMYK
0, 13, 27, 38
LAB
58, 5, 15
LCH
58, 16, 71
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 70
XYZ
26, 26, 20
LUV
58, 14, 19
HWB
31, 45%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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