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
8D8773
RGB
141, 135, 115
HSL
46, 10%, 50%
HSB
46, 18%, 55%
CMYK
0, 4, 18, 45
LAB
56, 0, 12
LCH
56, 12, 91
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 93
XYZ
23, 24, 20
LUV
56, 5, 16
HWB
46, 45%, 45%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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