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
A99786
RGB
169, 151, 134
HSL
29, 17%, 59%
HSB
29, 21%, 66%
CMYK
0, 11, 21, 34
LAB
64, 5, 12
LCH
64, 13, 67
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 66
XYZ
32, 32, 27
LUV
64, 12, 15
HWB
29, 53%, 34%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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