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
896E69
RGB
137, 110, 105
HSL
9, 13%, 47%
HSB
9, 23%, 54%
CMYK
0, 20, 23, 46
LAB
49, 10, 7
LCH
49, 13, 34
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 30
XYZ
18, 17, 16
LUV
49, 17, 7
HWB
9, 41%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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