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
8A836D
RGB
138, 131, 109
HSL
46, 12%, 48%
HSB
46, 21%, 54%
CMYK
0, 5, 21, 46
LAB
55, 0, 13
LCH
55, 13, 90
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 92
XYZ
21, 23, 18
LUV
55, 5, 17
HWB
46, 43%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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