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
8E8071
RGB
142, 128, 113
HSL
31, 11%, 50%
HSB
31, 20%, 56%
CMYK
0, 10, 20, 44
LAB
55, 4, 10
LCH
55, 11, 71
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 69
XYZ
22, 22, 19
LUV
55, 9, 13
HWB
31, 44%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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