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
8A8B77
RGB
138, 139, 119
HSL
63, 8%, 51%
HSB
63, 14%, 55%
CMYK
1, 0, 14, 45
LAB
57, -3, 11
LCH
57, 11, 106
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 110
XYZ
23, 25, 21
LUV
57, 0, 15
HWB
63, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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