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
8A6E64
RGB
138, 110, 100
HSL
16, 16%, 47%
HSB
16, 28%, 54%
CMYK
0, 20, 28, 46
LAB
49, 10, 10
LCH
49, 14, 44
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 41
XYZ
18, 17, 14
LUV
49, 18, 11
HWB
16, 39%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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