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
8A818D
RGB
138, 129, 141
HSL
285, 5%, 53%
HSB
285, 9%, 55%
CMYK
2, 9, 0, 45
LAB
55, 5, -5
LCH
55, 7, 315
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 318
XYZ
23, 23, 28
LUV
55, 4, -8
HWB
285, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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