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
8D706E
RGB
141, 112, 110
HSL
4, 12%, 49%
HSB
4, 22%, 55%
CMYK
0, 21, 22, 45
LAB
50, 12, 6
LCH
50, 13, 26
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 23
XYZ
20, 18, 17
LUV
50, 18, 5
HWB
4, 43%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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