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
856D66
RGB
133, 109, 102
HSL
14, 13%, 46%
HSB
14, 23%, 52%
CMYK
0, 18, 23, 48
LAB
48, 9, 8
LCH
48, 12, 41
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 37
XYZ
18, 17, 15
LUV
48, 15, 8
HWB
14, 40%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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