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
917871
RGB
145, 120, 113
HSL
13, 13%, 51%
HSB
13, 22%, 57%
CMYK
0, 17, 22, 43
LAB
53, 9, 8
LCH
53, 12, 40
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 36
XYZ
21, 21, 18
LUV
53, 16, 9
HWB
13, 44%, 43%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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