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
8A8371
RGB
138, 131, 113
HSL
43, 10%, 49%
HSB
43, 18%, 54%
CMYK
0, 5, 18, 46
LAB
55, 0, 11
LCH
55, 11, 88
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 89
XYZ
22, 23, 19
LUV
55, 5, 14
HWB
43, 44%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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