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
8A9086
RGB
138, 144, 134
HSL
96, 4%, 55%
HSB
96, 7%, 56%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 44
LAB
59, -4, 5
LCH
59, 6, 129
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 133
XYZ
25, 27, 26
LUV
59, -3, 7
HWB
96, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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