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
8A7669
RGB
138, 118, 105
HSL
24, 14%, 48%
HSB
24, 24%, 54%
CMYK
0, 14, 24, 46
LAB
51, 6, 10
LCH
51, 12, 58
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 55
XYZ
20, 19, 16
LUV
51, 13, 12
HWB
24, 41%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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