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
8490A4
RGB
132, 144, 164
HSL
218, 15%, 58%
HSB
218, 20%, 64%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 36
LAB
59, -1, -12
LCH
59, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 261
XYZ
26, 28, 39
LUV
59, -7, -18
HWB
218, 52%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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