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
8A8373
RGB
138, 131, 115
HSL
42, 9%, 50%
HSB
42, 17%, 54%
CMYK
0, 5, 17, 46
LAB
55, 1, 10
LCH
55, 10, 86
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 87
XYZ
22, 23, 19
LUV
55, 5, 13
HWB
42, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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