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
8B6E68
RGB
139, 110, 104
HSL
10, 14%, 48%
HSB
10, 25%, 55%
CMYK
0, 21, 25, 45
LAB
49, 11, 8
LCH
49, 14, 36
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 32
XYZ
19, 18, 16
LUV
49, 19, 8
HWB
10, 41%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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