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
81765D
RGB
129, 118, 93
HSL
42, 16%, 44%
HSB
42, 28%, 51%
CMYK
0, 9, 28, 49
LAB
50, 1, 15
LCH
50, 16, 85
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 87
XYZ
18, 18, 13
LUV
50, 8, 19
HWB
42, 36%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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