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
8A8F7E
RGB
138, 143, 126
HSL
78, 7%, 53%
HSB
78, 12%, 56%
CMYK
3, 0, 12, 44
LAB
59, -4, 8
LCH
59, 9, 117
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 120
XYZ
24, 27, 24
LUV
59, -2, 12
HWB
78, 49%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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