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
8E836F
RGB
142, 131, 111
HSL
39, 12%, 50%
HSB
39, 22%, 56%
CMYK
0, 8, 22, 44
LAB
55, 2, 12
LCH
55, 13, 82
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 83
XYZ
22, 23, 18
LUV
55, 8, 16
HWB
39, 44%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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