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
856A5E
RGB
133, 106, 94
HSL
18, 17%, 45%
HSB
18, 29%, 52%
CMYK
0, 20, 29, 48
LAB
47, 10, 11
LCH
47, 15, 49
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 45
XYZ
17, 16, 13
LUV
47, 18, 12
HWB
18, 37%, 48%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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