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
8A918E
RGB
138, 145, 142
HSL
154, 3%, 55%
HSB
154, 5%, 57%
CMYK
5, 0, 2, 43
LAB
60, -3, 1
LCH
60, 3, 168
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 169
XYZ
25, 28, 30
LUV
60, -4, 2
HWB
154, 54%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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