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
81735F
RGB
129, 115, 95
HSL
35, 15%, 44%
HSB
35, 26%, 51%
CMYK
0, 11, 26, 49
LAB
49, 3, 13
LCH
49, 14, 77
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 77
XYZ
17, 18, 13
LUV
49, 10, 16
HWB
35, 37%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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