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
8497A3
RGB
132, 151, 163
HSL
203, 14%, 58%
HSB
203, 19%, 64%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 36
LAB
61, -5, -9
LCH
61, 10, 240
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 236
XYZ
27, 30, 39
LUV
61, -11, -12
HWB
203, 52%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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