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
8A9083
RGB
138, 144, 131
HSL
88, 6%, 54%
HSB
88, 9%, 56%
CMYK
4, 0, 9, 44
LAB
59, -4, 6
LCH
59, 7, 124
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 127
XYZ
25, 27, 25
LUV
59, -3, 9
HWB
88, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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