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
8A8385
RGB
138, 131, 133
HSL
343, 3%, 53%
HSB
343, 5%, 54%
CMYK
0, 5, 4, 46
LAB
55, 3, 0
LCH
55, 3, 358
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 358
XYZ
23, 23, 25
LUV
55, 4, -1
HWB
343, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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