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
8A887D
RGB
138, 136, 125
HSL
51, 5%, 52%
HSB
51, 9%, 54%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 46
LAB
57, -1, 6
LCH
57, 6, 97
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 98
XYZ
23, 24, 23
LUV
57, 2, 9
HWB
51, 49%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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