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
8A8985
RGB
138, 137, 133
HSL
48, 2%, 53%
HSB
48, 4%, 54%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 46
LAB
57, 0, 2
LCH
57, 2, 95
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 95
XYZ
24, 25, 26
LUV
57, 1, 3
HWB
48, 52%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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