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
8A8A71
RGB
138, 138, 113
HSL
60, 10%, 49%
HSB
60, 18%, 54%
CMYK
0, 0, 18, 46
LAB
57, -3, 13
LCH
57, 14, 104
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 107
XYZ
23, 25, 19
LUV
57, 1, 19
HWB
60, 44%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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