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
A48C81
RGB
164, 140, 129
HSL
19, 16%, 57%
HSB
19, 21%, 64%
CMYK
0, 15, 21, 36
LAB
60, 8, 9
LCH
60, 12, 50
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 46
XYZ
29, 28, 25
LUV
60, 16, 11
HWB
19, 51%, 36%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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