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
8A7665
RGB
138, 118, 101
HSL
28, 15%, 47%
HSB
28, 27%, 54%
CMYK
0, 14, 27, 46
LAB
51, 6, 12
LCH
51, 14, 64
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 62
XYZ
19, 19, 15
LUV
51, 14, 15
HWB
28, 40%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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