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
87756C
RGB
135, 117, 108
HSL
20, 11%, 48%
HSB
20, 20%, 53%
CMYK
0, 13, 20, 47
LAB
51, 6, 8
LCH
51, 10, 52
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 48
XYZ
19, 19, 17
LUV
51, 12, 9
HWB
20, 42%, 47%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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