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
8A8480
RGB
138, 132, 128
HSL
24, 4%, 52%
HSB
24, 7%, 54%
CMYK
0, 4, 7, 46
LAB
56, 2, 3
LCH
56, 3, 60
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 56
XYZ
23, 23, 24
LUV
56, 4, 4
HWB
24, 50%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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