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
877271
RGB
135, 114, 113
HSL
3, 9%, 49%
HSB
3, 16%, 53%
CMYK
0, 16, 16, 47
LAB
50, 8, 4
LCH
50, 9, 24
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 21
XYZ
19, 18, 18
LUV
50, 13, 4
HWB
3, 44%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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