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
878074
RGB
135, 128, 116
HSL
38, 8%, 49%
HSB
38, 14%, 53%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 47
LAB
54, 1, 8
LCH
54, 8, 82
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 81
XYZ
21, 22, 20
LUV
54, 5, 10
HWB
38, 45%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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