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
8A8792
RGB
138, 135, 146
HSL
256, 5%, 55%
HSB
256, 8%, 57%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 43
LAB
57, 3, -5
LCH
57, 6, 297
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 298
XYZ
24, 25, 31
LUV
57, 1, -8
HWB
256, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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