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
8E8772
RGB
142, 135, 114
HSL
45, 11%, 50%
HSB
45, 20%, 56%
CMYK
0, 5, 20, 44
LAB
56, 0, 12
LCH
56, 12, 90
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 92
XYZ
23, 24, 19
LUV
56, 5, 17
HWB
45, 45%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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