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
81665A
RGB
129, 102, 90
HSL
18, 18%, 43%
HSB
18, 30%, 51%
CMYK
0, 21, 30, 49
LAB
46, 10, 11
LCH
46, 15, 49
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 45
XYZ
16, 15, 12
LUV
46, 18, 12
HWB
18, 35%, 49%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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