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
897467
RGB
137, 116, 103
HSL
23, 14%, 47%
HSB
23, 25%, 54%
CMYK
0, 15, 25, 46
LAB
51, 7, 10
LCH
51, 12, 57
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 54
XYZ
19, 19, 15
LUV
51, 14, 12
HWB
23, 40%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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