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
8D827E
RGB
141, 130, 126
HSL
16, 6%, 52%
HSB
16, 11%, 55%
CMYK
0, 8, 11, 45
LAB
55, 4, 4
LCH
55, 5, 45
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 41
XYZ
23, 23, 23
LUV
55, 7, 4
HWB
16, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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