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
857169
RGB
133, 113, 105
HSL
17, 12%, 47%
HSB
17, 21%, 52%
CMYK
0, 15, 21, 48
LAB
49, 7, 8
LCH
49, 10, 47
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 43
XYZ
18, 18, 16
LUV
49, 13, 9
HWB
17, 41%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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