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
8A8E81
RGB
138, 142, 129
HSL
78, 5%, 53%
HSB
78, 9%, 56%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 44
LAB
58, -3, 6
LCH
58, 7, 118
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 121
XYZ
24, 26, 25
LUV
58, -2, 10
HWB
78, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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