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
8D8977
RGB
141, 137, 119
HSL
49, 9%, 51%
HSB
49, 16%, 55%
CMYK
0, 3, 16, 45
LAB
57, -1, 10
LCH
57, 10, 95
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 97
XYZ
23, 25, 21
LUV
57, 3, 14
HWB
49, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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