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
8A806D
RGB
138, 128, 109
HSL
39, 12%, 48%
HSB
39, 21%, 54%
CMYK
0, 7, 21, 46
LAB
54, 1, 12
LCH
54, 12, 83
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 83
XYZ
21, 22, 18
LUV
54, 7, 15
HWB
39, 43%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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