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
876E5E
RGB
135, 110, 94
HSL
23, 18%, 45%
HSB
23, 30%, 53%
CMYK
0, 19, 30, 47
LAB
49, 8, 13
LCH
49, 15, 57
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 54
XYZ
18, 17, 13
LUV
49, 17, 15
HWB
23, 37%, 47%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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