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
8A8484
RGB
138, 132, 132
HSL
0, 2%, 53%
HSB
0, 4%, 54%
CMYK
0, 4, 4, 46
LAB
56, 2, 1
LCH
56, 2, 20
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 17
XYZ
23, 24, 25
LUV
56, 3, 1
HWB
0, 52%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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