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
A79C83
RGB
167, 156, 131
HSL
42, 17%, 58%
HSB
42, 22%, 65%
CMYK
0, 7, 22, 35
LAB
65, 1, 15
LCH
65, 15, 86
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 87
XYZ
32, 34, 26
LUV
65, 8, 20
HWB
42, 51%, 35%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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