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
A49985
RGB
164, 153, 133
HSL
39, 15%, 58%
HSB
39, 19%, 64%
CMYK
0, 7, 19, 36
LAB
64, 2, 12
LCH
64, 12, 82
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 83
XYZ
31, 32, 27
LUV
64, 8, 16
HWB
39, 52%, 36%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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