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
837070
RGB
131, 112, 112
HSL
0, 8%, 48%
HSB
0, 15%, 51%
CMYK
0, 15, 15, 49
LAB
49, 8, 3
LCH
49, 8, 21
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 18
XYZ
18, 18, 18
LUV
49, 11, 2
HWB
0, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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