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
8A8774
RGB
138, 135, 116
HSL
52, 9%, 50%
HSB
52, 16%, 54%
CMYK
0, 2, 16, 46
LAB
56, -1, 11
LCH
56, 11, 97
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 100
XYZ
22, 24, 20
LUV
56, 3, 15
HWB
52, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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