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
8A787B
RGB
138, 120, 123
HSL
350, 7%, 51%
HSB
350, 13%, 54%
CMYK
0, 13, 11, 46
LAB
52, 8, 1
LCH
52, 8, 8
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 6
XYZ
21, 20, 22
LUV
52, 11, 0
HWB
350, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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