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
A89981
RGB
168, 153, 129
HSL
37, 18%, 58%
HSB
37, 23%, 66%
CMYK
0, 9, 23, 34
LAB
64, 3, 15
LCH
64, 15, 79
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 80
XYZ
32, 33, 25
LUV
64, 11, 20
HWB
37, 51%, 34%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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