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
8E8474
RGB
142, 132, 116
HSL
37, 10%, 51%
HSB
37, 18%, 56%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 44
LAB
56, 2, 10
LCH
56, 10, 80
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 80
XYZ
23, 24, 20
LUV
56, 7, 13
HWB
37, 45%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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