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
8A9289
RGB
138, 146, 137
HSL
113, 4%, 55%
HSB
113, 6%, 57%
CMYK
5, 0, 6, 43
LAB
60, -4, 4
LCH
60, 6, 139
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 142
XYZ
25, 28, 28
LUV
60, -4, 6
HWB
113, 54%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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