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
8D8B7E
RGB
141, 139, 126
HSL
52, 6%, 52%
HSB
52, 11%, 55%
CMYK
0, 1, 11, 45
LAB
58, -1, 7
LCH
58, 7, 98
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 100
XYZ
24, 26, 23
LUV
58, 2, 10
HWB
52, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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