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
8A8981
RGB
138, 137, 129
HSL
53, 4%, 52%
HSB
53, 7%, 54%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 46
LAB
57, -1, 4
LCH
57, 5, 100
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 101
XYZ
23, 25, 24
LUV
57, 1, 6
HWB
53, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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