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
8A8781
RGB
138, 135, 129
HSL
40, 4%, 52%
HSB
40, 7%, 54%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 46
LAB
56, 0, 4
LCH
56, 4, 85
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 85
XYZ
23, 24, 24
LUV
56, 2, 5
HWB
40, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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