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
8C816E
RGB
140, 129, 110
HSL
38, 12%, 49%
HSB
38, 21%, 55%
CMYK
0, 8, 21, 45
LAB
55, 2, 12
LCH
55, 12, 81
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 81
XYZ
21, 22, 18
LUV
55, 8, 15
HWB
38, 43%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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