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
A18981
RGB
161, 137, 129
HSL
15, 15%, 57%
HSB
15, 20%, 63%
CMYK
0, 15, 20, 37
LAB
59, 8, 8
LCH
59, 12, 43
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 39
XYZ
28, 27, 25
LUV
59, 15, 9
HWB
15, 51%, 37%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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