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
A89C83
RGB
168, 156, 131
HSL
41, 18%, 59%
HSB
41, 22%, 66%
CMYK
0, 7, 22, 34
LAB
65, 1, 15
LCH
65, 15, 84
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 85
XYZ
32, 34, 26
LUV
65, 9, 20
HWB
41, 51%, 34%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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