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
8A9177
RGB
138, 145, 119
HSL
76, 11%, 52%
HSB
76, 18%, 57%
CMYK
5, 0, 18, 43
LAB
59, -6, 13
LCH
59, 14, 116
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 120
XYZ
24, 27, 21
LUV
59, -3, 19
HWB
76, 47%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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