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
8B8071
RGB
139, 128, 113
HSL
35, 10%, 49%
HSB
35, 19%, 55%
CMYK
0, 8, 19, 45
LAB
54, 2, 10
LCH
54, 10, 76
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 76
XYZ
21, 22, 19
LUV
54, 8, 13
HWB
35, 44%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.