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
8B816A
RGB
139, 129, 106
HSL
42, 13%, 48%
HSB
42, 24%, 55%
CMYK
0, 7, 24, 45
LAB
54, 1, 14
LCH
54, 14, 86
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 87
XYZ
21, 22, 17
LUV
54, 7, 18
HWB
42, 42%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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