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
8A928D
RGB
138, 146, 141
HSL
143, 4%, 56%
HSB
143, 5%, 57%
CMYK
5, 0, 3, 43
LAB
60, -4, 2
LCH
60, 4, 157
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 159
XYZ
26, 28, 29
LUV
60, -4, 3
HWB
143, 54%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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