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
81685B
RGB
129, 104, 91
HSL
21, 17%, 43%
HSB
21, 29%, 51%
CMYK
0, 19, 29, 49
LAB
46, 9, 11
LCH
46, 14, 52
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 49
XYZ
16, 15, 12
LUV
46, 17, 13
HWB
21, 36%, 49%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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