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
8A8491
RGB
138, 132, 145
HSL
268, 6%, 54%
HSB
268, 9%, 57%
CMYK
5, 9, 0, 43
LAB
56, 4, -6
LCH
56, 7, 305
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 306
XYZ
24, 24, 30
LUV
56, 3, -10
HWB
268, 52%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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