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
8A756F
RGB
138, 117, 111
HSL
13, 11%, 49%
HSB
13, 20%, 54%
CMYK
0, 15, 20, 46
LAB
51, 8, 7
LCH
51, 10, 40
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 36
XYZ
20, 19, 18
LUV
51, 13, 7
HWB
13, 44%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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