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
A19986
RGB
161, 153, 134
HSL
42, 13%, 58%
HSB
42, 17%, 63%
CMYK
0, 5, 17, 37
LAB
64, 1, 11
LCH
64, 11, 87
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 88
XYZ
30, 32, 27
LUV
64, 6, 15
HWB
42, 53%, 37%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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