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
8A816E
RGB
138, 129, 110
HSL
41, 11%, 49%
HSB
41, 20%, 54%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 46
LAB
54, 1, 12
LCH
54, 12, 85
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 86
XYZ
21, 22, 18
LUV
54, 7, 15
HWB
41, 43%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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