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
9D8D79
RGB
157, 141, 121
HSL
33, 16%, 55%
HSB
33, 23%, 62%
CMYK
0, 10, 23, 38
LAB
60, 4, 13
LCH
60, 14, 74
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 73
XYZ
27, 28, 22
LUV
60, 11, 17
HWB
33, 47%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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