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
8A7C85
RGB
138, 124, 133
HSL
321, 6%, 51%
HSB
321, 10%, 54%
CMYK
0, 10, 4, 46
LAB
54, 7, -3
LCH
54, 7, 337
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 339
XYZ
22, 22, 25
LUV
54, 8, -5
HWB
321, 49%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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