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
A69986
RGB
166, 153, 134
HSL
36, 15%, 59%
HSB
36, 19%, 65%
CMYK
0, 8, 19, 35
LAB
64, 3, 12
LCH
64, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 77
XYZ
31, 33, 27
LUV
64, 9, 16
HWB
36, 53%, 35%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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