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
8A9588
RGB
138, 149, 136
HSL
111, 6%, 56%
HSB
111, 9%, 58%
CMYK
7, 0, 9, 42
LAB
61, -6, 5
LCH
61, 8, 138
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 141
XYZ
26, 29, 27
LUV
61, -6, 9
HWB
111, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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