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
A1887E
RGB
161, 136, 126
HSL
17, 16%, 56%
HSB
17, 22%, 63%
CMYK
0, 16, 22, 37
LAB
59, 9, 9
LCH
59, 13, 47
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 43
XYZ
27, 27, 23
LUV
59, 16, 11
HWB
17, 49%, 37%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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