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
838778
RGB
131, 135, 120
HSL
76, 6%, 50%
HSB
76, 11%, 53%
CMYK
3, 0, 11, 47
LAB
56, -4, 8
LCH
56, 8, 116
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 119
XYZ
21, 24, 21
LUV
56, -2, 11
HWB
76, 47%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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