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
8A8071
RGB
138, 128, 113
HSL
36, 10%, 49%
HSB
36, 18%, 54%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 46
LAB
54, 2, 10
LCH
54, 10, 78
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 78
XYZ
21, 22, 19
LUV
54, 7, 13
HWB
36, 44%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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