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
8A7974
RGB
138, 121, 116
HSL
14, 9%, 50%
HSB
14, 16%, 54%
CMYK
0, 12, 16, 46
LAB
52, 6, 5
LCH
52, 8, 41
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 37
XYZ
20, 20, 19
LUV
52, 11, 6
HWB
14, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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