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
856E5D
RGB
133, 110, 93
HSL
26, 18%, 44%
HSB
26, 30%, 52%
CMYK
0, 17, 30, 48
LAB
48, 7, 13
LCH
48, 15, 61
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 58
XYZ
17, 17, 13
LUV
48, 16, 15
HWB
26, 36%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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