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
8D8576
RGB
141, 133, 118
HSL
39, 9%, 51%
HSB
39, 16%, 55%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 45
LAB
56, 1, 9
LCH
56, 9, 83
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 83
XYZ
23, 24, 21
LUV
56, 6, 12
HWB
39, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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