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
8A8594
RGB
138, 133, 148
HSL
260, 7%, 55%
HSB
260, 10%, 58%
CMYK
7, 10, 0, 42
LAB
56, 4, -7
LCH
56, 8, 300
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 301
XYZ
24, 24, 31
LUV
56, 2, -11
HWB
260, 52%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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