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
816D5B
RGB
129, 109, 91
HSL
28, 17%, 43%
HSB
28, 29%, 51%
CMYK
0, 16, 29, 49
LAB
48, 6, 13
LCH
48, 14, 66
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 64
XYZ
16, 16, 12
LUV
48, 14, 16
HWB
28, 36%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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