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
8A6D66
RGB
138, 109, 102
HSL
12, 15%, 47%
HSB
12, 26%, 54%
CMYK
0, 21, 26, 46
LAB
49, 11, 9
LCH
49, 14, 38
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 34
XYZ
18, 17, 15
LUV
49, 19, 9
HWB
12, 40%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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