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
8D8479
RGB
141, 132, 121
HSL
33, 8%, 51%
HSB
33, 14%, 55%
CMYK
0, 6, 14, 45
LAB
56, 2, 7
LCH
56, 8, 74
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 73
XYZ
23, 24, 21
LUV
56, 6, 9
HWB
33, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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