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
8C8373
RGB
140, 131, 115
HSL
38, 10%, 50%
HSB
38, 18%, 55%
CMYK
0, 6, 18, 45
LAB
55, 1, 10
LCH
55, 10, 82
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 82
XYZ
22, 23, 20
LUV
55, 6, 13
HWB
38, 45%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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