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
8A9987
RGB
138, 153, 135
HSL
110, 8%, 56%
HSB
110, 12%, 60%
CMYK
10, 0, 12, 40
LAB
62, -8, 8
LCH
62, 11, 137
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 140
XYZ
26, 30, 27
LUV
62, -8, 12
HWB
110, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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