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
8D806D
RGB
141, 128, 109
HSL
36, 13%, 49%
HSB
36, 23%, 55%
CMYK
0, 9, 23, 45
LAB
54, 3, 12
LCH
54, 13, 77
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 77
XYZ
21, 22, 18
LUV
54, 9, 16
HWB
36, 43%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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