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
856A65
RGB
133, 106, 101
HSL
9, 14%, 46%
HSB
9, 24%, 52%
CMYK
0, 20, 24, 48
LAB
47, 10, 7
LCH
47, 13, 34
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 30
XYZ
17, 16, 15
LUV
47, 17, 7
HWB
9, 40%, 48%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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