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
888168
RGB
136, 129, 104
HSL
47, 13%, 47%
HSB
47, 24%, 53%
CMYK
0, 5, 24, 47
LAB
54, 0, 15
LCH
54, 15, 92
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 94
XYZ
21, 22, 16
LUV
54, 6, 19
HWB
47, 41%, 47%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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