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
917773
RGB
145, 119, 115
HSL
8, 12%, 51%
HSB
8, 21%, 57%
CMYK
0, 18, 21, 43
LAB
52, 10, 6
LCH
52, 12, 32
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 28
XYZ
21, 20, 19
LUV
52, 16, 6
HWB
8, 45%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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