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
81735C
RGB
129, 115, 92
HSL
37, 17%, 43%
HSB
37, 29%, 51%
CMYK
0, 11, 29, 49
LAB
49, 3, 15
LCH
49, 15, 79
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 80
XYZ
17, 18, 13
LUV
49, 10, 18
HWB
37, 36%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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