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
917869
RGB
145, 120, 105
HSL
23, 16%, 49%
HSB
23, 28%, 57%
CMYK
0, 17, 28, 43
LAB
53, 8, 12
LCH
53, 15, 56
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 53
XYZ
21, 20, 16
LUV
53, 17, 14
HWB
23, 41%, 43%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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