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
878378
RGB
135, 131, 120
HSL
44, 6%, 50%
HSB
44, 11%, 53%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 47
LAB
55, 0, 7
LCH
55, 7, 90
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 90
XYZ
21, 23, 21
LUV
55, 3, 9
HWB
44, 47%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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