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
8B7971
RGB
139, 121, 113
HSL
18, 10%, 49%
HSB
18, 19%, 55%
CMYK
0, 13, 19, 45
LAB
52, 6, 7
LCH
52, 9, 49
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 45
XYZ
20, 20, 18
LUV
52, 11, 8
HWB
18, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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