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
A4897E
RGB
164, 137, 126
HSL
17, 17%, 57%
HSB
17, 23%, 64%
CMYK
0, 16, 23, 36
LAB
59, 9, 10
LCH
59, 14, 47
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 43
XYZ
28, 27, 24
LUV
59, 18, 12
HWB
17, 49%, 36%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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