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
877165
RGB
135, 113, 101
HSL
21, 14%, 46%
HSB
21, 25%, 53%
CMYK
0, 16, 25, 47
LAB
50, 7, 10
LCH
50, 13, 53
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 50
XYZ
18, 18, 15
LUV
50, 15, 12
HWB
21, 40%, 47%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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