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
81745E
RGB
129, 116, 94
HSL
38, 16%, 44%
HSB
38, 27%, 51%
CMYK
0, 10, 27, 49
LAB
50, 2, 14
LCH
50, 14, 80
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 81
XYZ
17, 18, 13
LUV
50, 9, 18
HWB
38, 37%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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