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
8A8A98
RGB
138, 138, 152
HSL
240, 6%, 57%
HSB
240, 9%, 60%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 40
LAB
58, 2, -7
LCH
58, 8, 286
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 286
XYZ
25, 26, 33
LUV
58, -1, -11
HWB
240, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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