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
A79989
RGB
167, 153, 137
HSL
32, 15%, 60%
HSB
32, 18%, 65%
CMYK
0, 8, 18, 35
LAB
64, 3, 10
LCH
64, 11, 72
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 71
XYZ
32, 33, 28
LUV
64, 9, 14
HWB
32, 54%, 35%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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