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
A49D8A
RGB
164, 157, 138
HSL
44, 13%, 59%
HSB
44, 16%, 64%
CMYK
0, 4, 16, 36
LAB
65, 0, 11
LCH
65, 11, 89
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 90
XYZ
32, 34, 29
LUV
65, 5, 15
HWB
44, 54%, 36%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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