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
8A938E
RGB
138, 147, 142
HSL
147, 4%, 56%
HSB
147, 6%, 58%
CMYK
6, 0, 3, 42
LAB
60, -4, 1
LCH
60, 4, 160
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 162
XYZ
26, 28, 30
LUV
60, -5, 3
HWB
147, 54%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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