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
8A706C
RGB
138, 112, 108
HSL
8, 12%, 48%
HSB
8, 22%, 54%
CMYK
0, 19, 22, 46
LAB
50, 10, 6
LCH
50, 12, 32
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 28
XYZ
19, 18, 17
LUV
50, 16, 6
HWB
8, 42%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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