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
A4978B
RGB
164, 151, 139
HSL
29, 12%, 59%
HSB
29, 15%, 64%
CMYK
0, 8, 15, 36
LAB
63, 3, 8
LCH
63, 9, 67
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 65
XYZ
31, 32, 29
LUV
63, 9, 11
HWB
29, 55%, 36%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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