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
857A67
RGB
133, 122, 103
HSL
38, 13%, 46%
HSB
38, 23%, 52%
CMYK
0, 8, 23, 48
LAB
52, 2, 12
LCH
52, 12, 81
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 81
XYZ
19, 20, 16
LUV
52, 8, 15
HWB
38, 40%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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