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
8490A1
RGB
132, 144, 161
HSL
215, 13%, 57%
HSB
215, 18%, 63%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 37
LAB
59, -2, -11
LCH
59, 11, 261
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 257
XYZ
26, 27, 38
LUV
59, -7, -15
HWB
215, 52%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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