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
8D8169
RGB
141, 129, 105
HSL
40, 15%, 48%
HSB
40, 26%, 55%
CMYK
0, 9, 26, 45
LAB
55, 2, 15
LCH
55, 15, 83
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 85
XYZ
21, 22, 17
LUV
55, 9, 19
HWB
40, 41%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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