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
897D69
RGB
137, 125, 105
HSL
38, 13%, 47%
HSB
38, 23%, 54%
CMYK
0, 9, 23, 46
LAB
53, 2, 13
LCH
53, 13, 80
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 81
XYZ
20, 21, 16
LUV
53, 9, 16
HWB
38, 41%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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