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
856C5C
RGB
133, 108, 92
HSL
23, 18%, 44%
HSB
23, 31%, 52%
CMYK
0, 19, 31, 48
LAB
48, 8, 13
LCH
48, 15, 57
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 54
XYZ
17, 16, 12
LUV
48, 17, 15
HWB
23, 36%, 48%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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