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
8A8E77
RGB
138, 142, 119
HSL
70, 9%, 51%
HSB
70, 16%, 56%
CMYK
3, 0, 16, 44
LAB
58, -5, 12
LCH
58, 13, 112
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 115
XYZ
23, 26, 21
LUV
58, -1, 17
HWB
70, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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