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
8D7775
RGB
141, 119, 117
HSL
5, 10%, 51%
HSB
5, 17%, 55%
CMYK
0, 16, 17, 45
LAB
52, 9, 4
LCH
52, 10, 27
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 24
XYZ
21, 20, 20
LUV
52, 14, 4
HWB
5, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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