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
8A807E
RGB
138, 128, 126
HSL
10, 5%, 52%
HSB
10, 9%, 54%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 46
LAB
54, 4, 3
LCH
54, 4, 35
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 31
XYZ
22, 22, 23
LUV
54, 6, 3
HWB
10, 49%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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