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
856D60
RGB
133, 109, 96
HSL
21, 16%, 45%
HSB
21, 28%, 52%
CMYK
0, 18, 28, 48
LAB
48, 8, 11
LCH
48, 14, 53
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 50
XYZ
17, 17, 13
LUV
48, 16, 13
HWB
21, 38%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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