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
857362
RGB
133, 115, 98
HSL
29, 15%, 45%
HSB
29, 26%, 52%
CMYK
0, 14, 26, 48
LAB
50, 5, 12
LCH
50, 13, 67
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 65
XYZ
18, 18, 14
LUV
50, 12, 15
HWB
29, 38%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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