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
887D79
RGB
136, 125, 121
HSL
16, 6%, 50%
HSB
16, 11%, 53%
CMYK
0, 8, 11, 47
LAB
53, 4, 4
LCH
53, 5, 45
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 41
XYZ
21, 21, 21
LUV
53, 7, 4
HWB
16, 47%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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