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
A49987
RGB
164, 153, 135
HSL
37, 14%, 59%
HSB
37, 18%, 64%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 36
LAB
64, 2, 11
LCH
64, 11, 80
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 80
XYZ
31, 32, 28
LUV
64, 8, 15
HWB
37, 53%, 36%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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