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
A18C81
RGB
161, 140, 129
HSL
21, 15%, 57%
HSB
21, 20%, 63%
CMYK
0, 13, 20, 37
LAB
60, 7, 9
LCH
60, 11, 53
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 49
XYZ
28, 28, 25
LUV
60, 14, 11
HWB
21, 51%, 37%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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