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
817563
RGB
129, 117, 99
HSL
36, 13%, 45%
HSB
36, 23%, 51%
CMYK
0, 9, 23, 49
LAB
50, 3, 12
LCH
50, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 78
XYZ
18, 18, 14
LUV
50, 8, 15
HWB
36, 39%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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