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
8B877E
RGB
139, 135, 126
HSL
42, 5%, 52%
HSB
42, 9%, 55%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 45
LAB
56, 0, 5
LCH
56, 5, 87
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 87
XYZ
23, 24, 23
LUV
56, 3, 7
HWB
42, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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