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
8A786E
RGB
138, 120, 110
HSL
21, 11%, 49%
HSB
21, 20%, 54%
CMYK
0, 13, 20, 46
LAB
52, 6, 8
LCH
52, 10, 54
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 51
XYZ
20, 20, 18
LUV
52, 12, 10
HWB
21, 43%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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