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
8A868D
RGB
138, 134, 141
HSL
274, 3%, 54%
HSB
274, 5%, 55%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 45
LAB
56, 3, -3
LCH
56, 4, 309
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 311
XYZ
24, 24, 29
LUV
56, 2, -5
HWB
274, 53%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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