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
88716B
RGB
136, 113, 107
HSL
12, 12%, 48%
HSB
12, 21%, 53%
CMYK
0, 17, 21, 47
LAB
50, 9, 7
LCH
50, 11, 39
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 35
XYZ
19, 18, 16
LUV
50, 15, 7
HWB
12, 42%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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