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
8A7174
RGB
138, 113, 116
HSL
353, 10%, 49%
HSB
353, 18%, 54%
CMYK
0, 18, 16, 46
LAB
50, 11, 2
LCH
50, 11, 12
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 10
XYZ
20, 18, 19
LUV
50, 15, 1
HWB
353, 44%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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