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
8E8074
RGB
142, 128, 116
HSL
28, 10%, 51%
HSB
28, 18%, 56%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 44
LAB
55, 4, 9
LCH
55, 9, 65
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 63
XYZ
22, 22, 20
LUV
55, 9, 11
HWB
28, 45%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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