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
8D8786
RGB
141, 135, 134
HSL
9, 3%, 54%
HSB
9, 5%, 55%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 45
LAB
57, 2, 1
LCH
57, 3, 32
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 29
XYZ
24, 25, 26
LUV
57, 4, 2
HWB
9, 53%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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