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
8A9195
RGB
138, 145, 149
HSL
202, 5%, 56%
HSB
202, 7%, 58%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 42
LAB
60, -2, -3
LCH
60, 4, 236
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 232
XYZ
26, 28, 32
LUV
60, -4, -4
HWB
202, 54%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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