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
8A9089
RGB
138, 144, 137
HSL
111, 3%, 55%
HSB
111, 5%, 56%
CMYK
4, 0, 5, 44
LAB
59, -3, 3
LCH
59, 4, 138
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 141
XYZ
25, 27, 28
LUV
59, -3, 5
HWB
111, 54%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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