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
8A9490
RGB
138, 148, 144
HSL
156, 4%, 56%
HSB
156, 7%, 58%
CMYK
7, 0, 3, 42
LAB
60, -4, 1
LCH
60, 4, 169
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 170
XYZ
26, 29, 31
LUV
60, -5, 2
HWB
156, 54%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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