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
8A9496
RGB
138, 148, 150
HSL
190, 5%, 56%
HSB
190, 8%, 59%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 41
LAB
61, -3, -2
LCH
61, 4, 215
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 211
XYZ
27, 29, 33
LUV
61, -6, -3
HWB
190, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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