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
8A7B7A
RGB
138, 123, 122
HSL
4, 6%, 51%
HSB
4, 12%, 54%
CMYK
0, 11, 12, 46
LAB
53, 6, 3
LCH
53, 6, 25
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 22
XYZ
21, 21, 21
LUV
53, 9, 3
HWB
4, 48%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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