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
8A7674
RGB
138, 118, 116
HSL
5, 9%, 50%
HSB
5, 16%, 54%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 46
LAB
51, 8, 4
LCH
51, 9, 28
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 25
XYZ
20, 20, 19
LUV
51, 12, 4
HWB
5, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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