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
8A918A
RGB
138, 145, 138
HSL
120, 3%, 55%
HSB
120, 5%, 57%
CMYK
5, 0, 5, 43
LAB
59, -4, 3
LCH
59, 5, 143
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 145
XYZ
25, 27, 28
LUV
59, -4, 5
HWB
120, 54%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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