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
8D7976
RGB
141, 121, 118
HSL
8, 9%, 51%
HSB
8, 16%, 55%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 45
LAB
53, 8, 5
LCH
53, 9, 32
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 28
XYZ
21, 21, 20
LUV
53, 12, 5
HWB
8, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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