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
81635E
RGB
129, 99, 94
HSL
9, 16%, 44%
HSB
9, 27%, 51%
CMYK
0, 23, 27, 49
LAB
45, 12, 8
LCH
45, 14, 33
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 29
XYZ
16, 14, 13
LUV
45, 19, 8
HWB
9, 37%, 49%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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