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
857461
RGB
133, 116, 97
HSL
32, 16%, 45%
HSB
32, 27%, 52%
CMYK
0, 13, 27, 48
LAB
50, 5, 13
LCH
50, 14, 71
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 70
XYZ
18, 18, 14
LUV
50, 12, 16
HWB
32, 38%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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