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
8D867C
RGB
141, 134, 124
HSL
35, 7%, 52%
HSB
35, 12%, 55%
CMYK
0, 5, 12, 45
LAB
56, 1, 6
LCH
56, 7, 78
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 77
XYZ
23, 24, 23
LUV
56, 5, 9
HWB
35, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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