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
8A7E78
RGB
138, 126, 120
HSL
20, 7%, 51%
HSB
20, 13%, 54%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 46
LAB
54, 4, 5
LCH
54, 6, 52
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 48
XYZ
21, 22, 21
LUV
54, 8, 6
HWB
20, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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