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
8A7E75
RGB
138, 126, 117
HSL
26, 8%, 50%
HSB
26, 15%, 54%
CMYK
0, 9, 15, 46
LAB
54, 4, 7
LCH
54, 8, 62
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 59
XYZ
21, 22, 20
LUV
54, 8, 8
HWB
26, 46%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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