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
8C8377
RGB
140, 131, 119
HSL
34, 8%, 51%
HSB
34, 15%, 55%
CMYK
0, 6, 15, 45
LAB
55, 2, 8
LCH
55, 8, 76
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 75
XYZ
22, 23, 21
LUV
55, 6, 10
HWB
34, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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