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
8A9A9D
RGB
138, 154, 157
HSL
189, 9%, 58%
HSB
189, 12%, 62%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 38
LAB
62, -5, -4
LCH
62, 7, 214
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 210
XYZ
28, 31, 36
LUV
62, -9, -4
HWB
189, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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