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
8A9498
RGB
138, 148, 152
HSL
197, 6%, 57%
HSB
197, 9%, 60%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 40
LAB
61, -3, -3
LCH
61, 5, 228
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 224
XYZ
27, 29, 34
LUV
61, -6, -4
HWB
197, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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