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
8D8775
RGB
141, 135, 117
HSL
45, 10%, 51%
HSB
45, 17%, 55%
CMYK
0, 4, 17, 45
LAB
56, 0, 11
LCH
56, 11, 90
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 92
XYZ
23, 24, 20
LUV
56, 5, 14
HWB
45, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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