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
8A978E
RGB
138, 151, 142
HSL
138, 6%, 57%
HSB
138, 9%, 59%
CMYK
9, 0, 6, 41
LAB
61, -6, 3
LCH
61, 7, 154
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 156
XYZ
26, 29, 30
LUV
61, -7, 6
HWB
138, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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