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
838078
RGB
131, 128, 120
HSL
44, 4%, 49%
HSB
44, 8%, 51%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 49
LAB
54, 0, 5
LCH
54, 5, 89
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 90
XYZ
20, 22, 21
LUV
54, 2, 7
HWB
44, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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