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
8A7561
RGB
138, 117, 97
HSL
29, 17%, 46%
HSB
29, 30%, 54%
CMYK
0, 15, 30, 46
LAB
51, 6, 14
LCH
51, 16, 67
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 66
XYZ
19, 19, 14
LUV
51, 15, 17
HWB
29, 38%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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