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
8B8475
RGB
139, 132, 117
HSL
41, 9%, 50%
HSB
41, 16%, 55%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 45
LAB
55, 1, 9
LCH
55, 9, 85
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 86
XYZ
22, 23, 20
LUV
55, 5, 12
HWB
41, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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