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
8E7970
RGB
142, 121, 112
HSL
18, 12%, 50%
HSB
18, 21%, 56%
CMYK
0, 15, 21, 44
LAB
53, 7, 8
LCH
53, 11, 48
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 45
XYZ
21, 21, 18
LUV
53, 14, 9
HWB
18, 44%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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