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
8A756C
RGB
138, 117, 108
HSL
18, 12%, 48%
HSB
18, 22%, 54%
CMYK
0, 15, 22, 46
LAB
51, 7, 8
LCH
51, 11, 48
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 45
XYZ
20, 19, 17
LUV
51, 14, 9
HWB
18, 42%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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