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
857D6B
RGB
133, 125, 107
HSL
42, 11%, 47%
HSB
42, 20%, 52%
CMYK
0, 6, 20, 48
LAB
53, 1, 11
LCH
53, 11, 86
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 87
XYZ
20, 21, 17
LUV
53, 6, 14
HWB
42, 42%, 48%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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