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
8A7161
RGB
138, 113, 97
HSL
23, 17%, 46%
HSB
23, 30%, 54%
CMYK
0, 18, 30, 46
LAB
50, 8, 13
LCH
50, 15, 57
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 54
XYZ
19, 18, 14
LUV
50, 17, 15
HWB
23, 38%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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