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
8E877B
RGB
142, 135, 123
HSL
38, 8%, 52%
HSB
38, 13%, 56%
CMYK
0, 5, 13, 44
LAB
57, 1, 7
LCH
57, 8, 82
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 81
XYZ
23, 25, 22
LUV
57, 5, 10
HWB
38, 48%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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