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
8A858D
RGB
138, 133, 141
HSL
277, 3%, 54%
HSB
277, 6%, 55%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 45
LAB
56, 3, -4
LCH
56, 5, 311
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 313
XYZ
24, 24, 29
LUV
56, 2, -6
HWB
277, 52%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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