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
897E6A
RGB
137, 126, 106
HSL
39, 13%, 48%
HSB
39, 23%, 54%
CMYK
0, 8, 23, 46
LAB
53, 2, 13
LCH
53, 13, 82
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 83
XYZ
20, 21, 17
LUV
53, 8, 16
HWB
39, 42%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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