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
857063
RGB
133, 112, 99
HSL
23, 15%, 45%
HSB
23, 26%, 52%
CMYK
0, 16, 26, 48
LAB
49, 7, 10
LCH
49, 13, 57
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 54
XYZ
18, 17, 14
LUV
49, 14, 12
HWB
23, 39%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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