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
8A8B80
RGB
138, 139, 128
HSL
65, 5%, 52%
HSB
65, 8%, 55%
CMYK
1, 0, 8, 45
LAB
58, -2, 6
LCH
58, 6, 109
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 111
XYZ
24, 25, 24
LUV
58, 0, 8
HWB
65, 50%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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