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
8D7971
RGB
141, 121, 113
HSL
17, 11%, 50%
HSB
17, 20%, 55%
CMYK
0, 14, 20, 45
LAB
53, 7, 7
LCH
53, 10, 47
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 43
XYZ
21, 21, 18
LUV
53, 13, 9
HWB
17, 44%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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