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
8D837A
RGB
141, 131, 122
HSL
28, 8%, 52%
HSB
28, 13%, 55%
CMYK
0, 7, 13, 45
LAB
55, 3, 6
LCH
55, 7, 67
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 65
XYZ
23, 23, 22
LUV
55, 7, 8
HWB
28, 48%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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