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
85765E
RGB
133, 118, 94
HSL
37, 17%, 45%
HSB
37, 29%, 52%
CMYK
0, 11, 29, 48
LAB
51, 3, 16
LCH
51, 16, 79
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 79
XYZ
18, 19, 13
LUV
51, 11, 19
HWB
37, 37%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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