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
857569
RGB
133, 117, 105
HSL
26, 12%, 47%
HSB
26, 21%, 52%
CMYK
0, 12, 21, 48
LAB
50, 5, 9
LCH
50, 10, 62
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 59
XYZ
19, 19, 16
LUV
50, 11, 11
HWB
26, 41%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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