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
8A7466
RGB
138, 116, 102
HSL
23, 15%, 47%
HSB
23, 26%, 54%
CMYK
0, 16, 26, 46
LAB
51, 7, 11
LCH
51, 13, 57
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 54
XYZ
19, 19, 15
LUV
51, 15, 13
HWB
23, 40%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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