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
8A826B
RGB
138, 130, 107
HSL
45, 13%, 48%
HSB
45, 22%, 54%
CMYK
0, 6, 22, 46
LAB
55, 0, 14
LCH
55, 14, 89
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 91
XYZ
21, 22, 17
LUV
55, 6, 18
HWB
45, 42%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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