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
8B6E65
RGB
139, 110, 101
HSL
14, 16%, 47%
HSB
14, 27%, 55%
CMYK
0, 21, 27, 45
LAB
49, 11, 10
LCH
49, 14, 42
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 38
XYZ
19, 18, 15
LUV
49, 19, 10
HWB
14, 40%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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