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
8493AB
RGB
132, 147, 171
HSL
217, 19%, 59%
HSB
217, 23%, 67%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 33
LAB
60, -2, -15
LCH
60, 15, 264
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 260
XYZ
27, 29, 43
LUV
60, -9, -21
HWB
217, 52%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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