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
8A8179
RGB
138, 129, 121
HSL
28, 7%, 51%
HSB
28, 12%, 54%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 46
LAB
55, 2, 6
LCH
55, 6, 67
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 64
XYZ
22, 22, 21
LUV
55, 6, 7
HWB
28, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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