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
8E7569
RGB
142, 117, 105
HSL
19, 15%, 48%
HSB
19, 26%, 56%
CMYK
0, 18, 26, 44
LAB
51, 9, 10
LCH
51, 14, 51
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 47
XYZ
20, 19, 16
LUV
51, 17, 12
HWB
19, 41%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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