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
8491A4
RGB
132, 145, 164
HSL
216, 15%, 58%
HSB
216, 20%, 64%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 36
LAB
60, -2, -12
LCH
60, 12, 262
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 258
XYZ
26, 28, 39
LUV
60, -8, -17
HWB
216, 52%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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