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
816E59
RGB
129, 110, 89
HSL
32, 18%, 43%
HSB
32, 31%, 51%
CMYK
0, 15, 31, 49
LAB
48, 5, 15
LCH
48, 16, 70
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 70
XYZ
16, 17, 12
LUV
48, 13, 17
HWB
32, 35%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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