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
896A69
RGB
137, 106, 105
HSL
2, 13%, 47%
HSB
2, 23%, 54%
CMYK
0, 23, 23, 46
LAB
48, 13, 6
LCH
48, 14, 24
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 21
XYZ
18, 17, 16
LUV
48, 19, 5
HWB
2, 41%, 46%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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