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
8A9792
RGB
138, 151, 146
HSL
157, 6%, 57%
HSB
157, 9%, 59%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 41
LAB
61, -6, 1
LCH
61, 6, 170
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 171
XYZ
27, 30, 31
LUV
61, -7, 2
HWB
157, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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