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
857265
RGB
133, 114, 101
HSL
24, 14%, 46%
HSB
24, 24%, 52%
CMYK
0, 14, 24, 48
LAB
50, 6, 10
LCH
50, 12, 59
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 56
XYZ
18, 18, 15
LUV
50, 13, 12
HWB
24, 40%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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