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
8A8771
RGB
138, 135, 113
HSL
53, 10%, 49%
HSB
53, 18%, 54%
CMYK
0, 2, 18, 46
LAB
56, -2, 12
LCH
56, 12, 98
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 101
XYZ
22, 24, 19
LUV
56, 3, 17
HWB
53, 44%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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