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
8A7D6F
RGB
138, 125, 111
HSL
31, 11%, 49%
HSB
31, 20%, 54%
CMYK
0, 9, 20, 46
LAB
53, 3, 10
LCH
53, 10, 71
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 69
XYZ
21, 21, 18
LUV
53, 9, 12
HWB
31, 44%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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