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
A89C86
RGB
168, 156, 134
HSL
39, 16%, 59%
HSB
39, 20%, 66%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 34
LAB
65, 2, 13
LCH
65, 13, 82
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 83
XYZ
32, 34, 27
LUV
65, 9, 18
HWB
39, 53%, 34%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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