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
8C8A7A
RGB
140, 138, 122
HSL
53, 7%, 51%
HSB
53, 13%, 55%
CMYK
0, 1, 13, 45
LAB
57, -1, 9
LCH
57, 9, 99
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 101
XYZ
23, 25, 22
LUV
57, 2, 12
HWB
53, 48%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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