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
8A909C
RGB
138, 144, 156
HSL
220, 8%, 58%
HSB
220, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 39
LAB
60, 0, -7
LCH
60, 7, 267
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 264
XYZ
26, 28, 35
LUV
60, -4, -10
HWB
220, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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