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
8A8089
RGB
138, 128, 137
HSL
306, 4%, 52%
HSB
306, 7%, 54%
CMYK
0, 7, 1, 46
LAB
55, 5, -3
LCH
55, 6, 327
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 329
XYZ
23, 23, 27
LUV
55, 5, -6
HWB
306, 50%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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