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
AD9985
RGB
173, 153, 133
HSL
30, 20%, 60%
HSB
30, 23%, 68%
CMYK
0, 12, 23, 32
LAB
65, 5, 13
LCH
65, 14, 69
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 67
XYZ
33, 33, 27
LUV
65, 14, 17
HWB
30, 52%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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