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
838069
RGB
131, 128, 105
HSL
53, 11%, 46%
HSB
53, 20%, 51%
CMYK
0, 2, 20, 49
LAB
53, -2, 13
LCH
53, 13, 98
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 101
XYZ
20, 21, 16
LUV
53, 3, 17
HWB
53, 41%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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