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
8A7865
RGB
138, 120, 101
HSL
31, 15%, 47%
HSB
31, 27%, 54%
CMYK
0, 13, 27, 46
LAB
52, 5, 13
LCH
52, 14, 70
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 69
XYZ
20, 20, 15
LUV
52, 12, 16
HWB
31, 40%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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