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
9D9178
RGB
157, 145, 120
HSL
41, 16%, 54%
HSB
41, 24%, 62%
CMYK
0, 8, 24, 38
LAB
61, 2, 15
LCH
61, 15, 84
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 85
XYZ
27, 29, 22
LUV
61, 9, 20
HWB
41, 47%, 38%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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