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
8B7572
RGB
139, 117, 114
HSL
7, 10%, 50%
HSB
7, 18%, 55%
CMYK
0, 16, 18, 45
LAB
51, 8, 5
LCH
51, 10, 31
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 27
XYZ
20, 19, 19
LUV
51, 14, 5
HWB
7, 45%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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