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
8A9092
RGB
138, 144, 146
HSL
195, 4%, 56%
HSB
195, 5%, 57%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 43
LAB
59, -2, -2
LCH
59, 3, 224
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 220
XYZ
26, 27, 31
LUV
59, -3, -2
HWB
195, 54%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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