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
86756E
RGB
134, 117, 110
HSL
17, 10%, 48%
HSB
17, 18%, 53%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 47
LAB
51, 6, 6
LCH
51, 9, 47
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 44
XYZ
19, 19, 17
LUV
51, 11, 7
HWB
17, 43%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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