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
897063
RGB
137, 112, 99
HSL
21, 16%, 46%
HSB
21, 28%, 54%
CMYK
0, 18, 28, 46
LAB
49, 9, 11
LCH
49, 14, 52
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 49
XYZ
18, 18, 14
LUV
49, 17, 13
HWB
21, 39%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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