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
8E756D
RGB
142, 117, 109
HSL
15, 13%, 49%
HSB
15, 23%, 56%
CMYK
0, 18, 23, 44
LAB
51, 9, 8
LCH
51, 12, 42
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 39
XYZ
20, 20, 17
LUV
51, 16, 9
HWB
15, 43%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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