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
8A8E87
RGB
138, 142, 135
HSL
94, 3%, 54%
HSB
94, 5%, 56%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 44
LAB
59, -3, 3
LCH
59, 4, 128
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 131
XYZ
25, 26, 27
LUV
59, -2, 5
HWB
94, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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