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
877773
RGB
135, 119, 115
HSL
12, 8%, 49%
HSB
12, 15%, 53%
CMYK
0, 12, 15, 47
LAB
51, 6, 5
LCH
51, 7, 38
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 34
XYZ
20, 20, 19
LUV
51, 10, 5
HWB
12, 45%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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