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
8A977E
RGB
138, 151, 126
HSL
91, 11%, 54%
HSB
91, 17%, 59%
CMYK
9, 0, 17, 41
LAB
61, -8, 12
LCH
61, 14, 126
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 130
XYZ
25, 29, 24
LUV
61, -6, 17
HWB
91, 49%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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