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
8A978A
RGB
138, 151, 138
HSL
120, 6%, 57%
HSB
120, 9%, 59%
CMYK
9, 0, 9, 41
LAB
61, -7, 5
LCH
61, 9, 142
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 145
XYZ
26, 29, 28
LUV
61, -7, 9
HWB
120, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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