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
A38889
RGB
163, 136, 137
HSL
358, 13%, 59%
HSB
358, 17%, 64%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 36
LAB
59, 11, 3
LCH
59, 11, 18
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 16
XYZ
28, 27, 27
LUV
59, 16, 3
HWB
358, 53%, 36%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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