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
86826D
RGB
134, 130, 109
HSL
50, 10%, 48%
HSB
50, 19%, 53%
CMYK
0, 3, 19, 47
LAB
54, -1, 12
LCH
54, 12, 96
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 98
XYZ
21, 22, 18
LUV
54, 4, 16
HWB
50, 43%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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