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
877E6F
RGB
135, 126, 111
HSL
38, 10%, 48%
HSB
38, 18%, 53%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 47
LAB
53, 2, 9
LCH
53, 10, 81
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 81
XYZ
20, 21, 18
LUV
53, 6, 12
HWB
38, 44%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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