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
8296A8
RGB
130, 150, 168
HSL
208, 18%, 58%
HSB
208, 23%, 66%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 34
LAB
61, -4, -12
LCH
61, 13, 250
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 246
XYZ
27, 29, 41
LUV
61, -11, -17
HWB
208, 51%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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