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
8A8973
RGB
138, 137, 115
HSL
57, 9%, 50%
HSB
57, 17%, 54%
CMYK
0, 1, 17, 46
LAB
57, -3, 12
LCH
57, 12, 102
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 105
XYZ
23, 25, 20
LUV
57, 2, 17
HWB
57, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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