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
8A939B
RGB
138, 147, 155
HSL
208, 8%, 57%
HSB
208, 11%, 61%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 39
LAB
60, -2, -5
LCH
60, 6, 249
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 245
XYZ
27, 29, 35
LUV
60, -5, -7
HWB
208, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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