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
897867
RGB
137, 120, 103
HSL
30, 14%, 47%
HSB
30, 25%, 54%
CMYK
0, 12, 25, 46
LAB
52, 5, 12
LCH
52, 13, 68
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 67
XYZ
19, 20, 16
LUV
52, 12, 15
HWB
30, 40%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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