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
8A838B
RGB
138, 131, 139
HSL
293, 3%, 53%
HSB
293, 6%, 55%
CMYK
1, 6, 0, 45
LAB
56, 4, -3
LCH
56, 5, 319
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 322
XYZ
23, 24, 28
LUV
56, 4, -5
HWB
293, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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