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
8290A5
RGB
130, 144, 165
HSL
216, 16%, 58%
HSB
216, 21%, 65%
CMYK
21, 13, 0, 35
LAB
59, -2, -13
LCH
59, 13, 263
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 258
XYZ
26, 27, 40
LUV
59, -8, -19
HWB
216, 51%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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