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
8D8778
RGB
141, 135, 120
HSL
43, 8%, 51%
HSB
43, 15%, 55%
CMYK
0, 4, 15, 45
LAB
57, 0, 9
LCH
57, 9, 88
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 89
XYZ
23, 24, 21
LUV
57, 4, 12
HWB
43, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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