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
8A917D
RGB
138, 145, 125
HSL
81, 8%, 53%
HSB
81, 14%, 57%
CMYK
5, 0, 14, 43
LAB
59, -5, 10
LCH
59, 11, 119
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 123
XYZ
24, 27, 23
LUV
59, -3, 14
HWB
81, 49%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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