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
8A7576
RGB
138, 117, 118
HSL
357, 8%, 50%
HSB
357, 15%, 54%
CMYK
0, 15, 14, 46
LAB
51, 9, 3
LCH
51, 9, 17
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 15
XYZ
20, 19, 20
LUV
51, 13, 2
HWB
357, 46%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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