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
8E8A74
RGB
142, 138, 116
HSL
51, 10%, 51%
HSB
51, 18%, 56%
CMYK
0, 3, 18, 44
LAB
57, -1, 12
LCH
57, 12, 96
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 99
XYZ
23, 25, 20
LUV
57, 4, 17
HWB
51, 45%, 44%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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