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
897D65
RGB
137, 125, 101
HSL
40, 15%, 47%
HSB
40, 26%, 54%
CMYK
0, 9, 26, 46
LAB
53, 2, 15
LCH
53, 15, 83
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 85
XYZ
20, 21, 15
LUV
53, 9, 19
HWB
40, 40%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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