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
8A786C
RGB
138, 120, 108
HSL
24, 12%, 48%
HSB
24, 22%, 54%
CMYK
0, 13, 22, 46
LAB
52, 6, 9
LCH
52, 11, 59
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 56
XYZ
20, 20, 17
LUV
52, 12, 11
HWB
24, 42%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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