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
A4897B
RGB
164, 137, 123
HSL
20, 18%, 56%
HSB
20, 25%, 64%
CMYK
0, 16, 25, 36
LAB
59, 9, 12
LCH
59, 15, 52
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 49
XYZ
28, 27, 23
LUV
59, 18, 14
HWB
20, 48%, 36%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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