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
8A7B73
RGB
138, 123, 115
HSL
21, 9%, 50%
HSB
21, 17%, 54%
CMYK
0, 11, 17, 46
LAB
53, 5, 7
LCH
53, 8, 53
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 50
XYZ
21, 21, 19
LUV
53, 10, 8
HWB
21, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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