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
817463
RGB
129, 116, 99
HSL
34, 13%, 45%
HSB
34, 23%, 51%
CMYK
0, 10, 23, 49
LAB
50, 3, 11
LCH
50, 12, 75
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 75
XYZ
18, 18, 14
LUV
50, 9, 14
HWB
34, 39%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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